I guess we have entered the dead zone for movies right now...

[filmlover]

It probably won't change. Like it or not, studios do need a dumping ground for movies that didn't work out.

Of course. Especially when it's a time of year when students are returning to school and aren't thinking at all about movies.

Edited September 1, 2015 by filmlover

[BourneFan #1]

I'm waiting for The Identical 2 to come out this time next year. Blanks will be there opening day.

[lab276]

January has actually become less and less of a dead zone ever since Cloverfield posted a strong opening in 2008 followed by the boon in 2009. Late August/early September, though? Always been a dumping ground, always will be. If a movie is slated to open during that time of year, you know the chances are high that the studio has no real hope for it.

January's always been a vibrant month at the box office. It's quite often the biggest month of the year until May.

[mahnamahna]

Things will pick up. September is already looking stronger than the August 2015 lineup (minus Compton, War Room and MI5) 

 

A Walk in the Woods: $30-35 million 

The Visit: $50 million (due to minimal horror competition) 

Perfect Guy: $55 million 

Maze Runner 2: $125 million

Black Mass: $75 million 

Everest: $115 million 

Hotel Transylvania 2: $130 million 

The Walk: $65 million 

The Intern: $45 million

[lilmac]

It probably won't change. Like it or not, studios do need a dumping ground for movies that didn't work out.

 

Probably true. 

 

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/

 

September and October have yet to have an $60 million opener. The other months are yelling at them, telling them to join the party. Even January and February have $80 million openers. September and October are the kids who get picked last. 

[The Panda]

Probably true.

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/

September and October have yet to have an $60 million opener. The other months are yelling at them, telling them to join the party. Even January and February have $80 million openers. September and October are the kids who get picked last.

They're just not great times for tentpoles. October and late September works well for leggy dramas, horror movies, and low budget films.

This years October looks fairly compelling as well.

February has a nice holiday weekend and Valentine's Day to help it out, other than that it's usually pretty weak.

January has holidays and Oscar nods to propel the box office forward.

April is usually pretty weak though as well, its only just recently started to get a few "pre-summer" blockbusters. Its especially weak when Easter is in March.

[Blankments]

I'm waiting for The Identical 2 to come out this time next year. Blanks will be there opening day.