This Infographic Recaps 2013's Most Popular Summer Movies
Laura McQuarrie — November 26, 2013 — Pop Culture
References: dish-systems & dailyinfographic
The 'Top Grossing 2013 Summer Movies' graphic from Dish Systems summarizes some of the best films from the summer. Even though the we're now well into fall and almost into winter, summer movies might be the last thing on your mind, but this is a great time to cozy up indoors and catch up on any blockbusters you might have missed.
Some of the movies that topped the charts this summer include titles like 'Iron Man 3,' 'Despicable Me 2' and 'Fast and Furious 6.' In its opening weekend alone, Iron Man 3 generated a staggering $174.2 million of its total $1.215 billion accumulated from May - August this year.
As well as some must-see movies, the graphic shows some films that absolutely bombed this summer. You might be better off saving yourself some time and money instead of watching something like 'The Smurfs 2.'
Some of the movies that topped the charts this summer include titles like 'Iron Man 3,' 'Despicable Me 2' and 'Fast and Furious 6.' In its opening weekend alone, Iron Man 3 generated a staggering $174.2 million of its total $1.215 billion accumulated from May - August this year.
As well as some must-see movies, the graphic shows some films that absolutely bombed this summer. You might be better off saving yourself some time and money instead of watching something like 'The Smurfs 2.'
Trend Themes
1. Summer Movie Blockbusters - There is an opportunity for movie theaters to capitalize on the popularity of summer blockbusters by offering unique viewing experiences or promotions that incentivize customers to see the films on the big screen.
2. Movie Industry Revenue - Studios and theaters can continue to leverage the success of popular summer movies by investing in similar blockbuster-style films or creating franchises that keep audiences coming back year after year.
3. Streaming Services - Streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime can create curated lists or collections of popular summer movies that allow viewers to relive past blockbusters or discover new films they may have missed.
Industry Implications
1. Movie Theaters - Movie theaters can explore a variety of exciting ways to make the summer movie experience more memorable, such as offering themed concessions, hosting events with costumed characters, or holding contests that encourage audience participation.
2. Movie Studios - Movie studios can capitalize on the popularity of summer blockbusters by investing in new franchises or by creating movies with similar themes, plots, or aesthetics that resonate with audiences all year long.
3. Streaming Services - Streaming services can partner with movie studios or create their own original content that caters to fans of summer blockbusters, offering unique viewing experiences that rival the traditional theater experience.
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