Box Office Blues: Ben Affleck's Struggle for Success in Theaters

 Actor Ben Affleck's recent movies have not been performing well in theaters, with his latest sci-fi thriller "Hypnotic" only earning $2.3 million from its 2,100 theater releases.

Despite being the leading star in the film, it failed to meet expectations and reportedly cost around $65 million to make. Although his other recent film, "Air," fared better in theaters with a worldwide earning of around $85 million, it cost around $90 million to produce and only broke even. Furthermore, critics gave it mixed reviews.

In contrast, Affleck's wife, Jennifer Lopez, is thriving in the streaming industry. Her latest movie, "The Mother," is currently the number-one film on Netflix in several countries, while "Shotgun Wedding" did well on Amazon. However, despite their popularity, the quality of her films has received mediocre reviews, particularly "Shotgun Wedding." It is challenging to gauge the success of these films as streaming companies typically keep their data private, making it challenging to determine whether streaming success converts to more subscribers.

The film industry is facing challenges, with it being increasingly difficult to turn a profit in theaters with original films not tied to existing intellectual property. On the other hand, it is unclear what streaming success means for the industry's bottom line. Considering the better performance of streaming, Affleck may want to reconsider his approach.

Overall, the film industry is facing new challenges in 2023, with the rise of streaming services and the increasing difficulty of turning a profit in theaters.