Explain Like I'm Five | Don't Panic!

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The original was posted on /r/explainlikeimfive by /u/theFrankSpot on 2023-06-27 18:09:37+00:00.

It seems like even before the first weekend is over, all the box office analysts have already declared the success or failure of the movie. I know personally, I don’t see a movie until the end of the run, so I don’t have to deal with huge crowds and lines and bad seats, it’s safe to say that nearly everyone I know follows suit. Doesn’t the entire run - including theater receipts, pay per view, home media sales, etc. - have to be considered for that hit or flop call is made? If not, why?