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The Australian box office has recorded its biggest May, sitting at $119 million, surpassing 2019 by +26%.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 became the third biggest comedy of all time, while Michael is the third biggest biopic ever released.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie became the third biggest video game adaptation of all time, with Project Hail Mary as the seventh biggest sci-fi film.
Backrooms achieving the fourth biggest opening ever for a horror film. Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft recorded the fifth biggest documentary opening of all time.
Val Morgan Cinema managing director Guy Burbidge said what May proved is that strong box office performance is built on breadth.
"This wasn’t a month carried by one film or one audience; it was the diversity of titles driving attendance among all key demographics," Burbidge said.
"It’s a reminder that Australians love cinema, and that the big screen will always be part of Australian culture and entertainment habits, with an experience they simply can’t get at home.
"The outlook for the rest of the year is exceptionally strong, with huge IP still to come in Toy Story 5, Minions & Monsters, The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, alongside unique titles and original content such as Digger, The Social Reckoning and Wild Horse Nine, further expanding the depth of the slate.”
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