Average domestic box office per film (source: box office mojo)3 Jul 2022 07:45
2022 - 251 - $14,851,850
2021 - 438 - $10,248,662
2020 - 456 - $4,612,035
2019 - 910 - $12,440,441
2018 - 993 - $11,972,446
2017 - 854 - $12,967,076
2016 - 855 - $13,306,447
2015 - 845 - $13,166,657
2014 - 849 - $12,202,091
Above is year, no. of movies and average box office income per film for domestic (USA) market.
Clearly shows that movie are bringing in more than they ever have.
I'm sure someone will mention inflation but what percentage is reasonable to apply because 2022 is more than $1.5 million than the next highest (2016).
As many have said before it now down to no. of releases.