Hollywood Sees 2002 as Year of Franchises and Records
Hollywood posted a record 9 billion in domestic box office in 2002, with attendance surpassing 1.5 billion as franchise sequels such as Spider-Man and Star Wars topped the year. Despite higher ticket prices, studios leaned on big event pictures to drive growth, while My Big Fat Greek Wedding became an unexpected breakout hit.
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Top 10 box office films of 2002
Exhibitor Relations lists 2002s top grossers led by Spider-Man at 406 million and Star Wars Attack of the Clones at 310 million. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets followed with about 240 million, then other hits My Big Fat Greek Wedding Austin Powers in Goldmember and The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers in sequence. Ice Age Scooby Doo and Men in Black II round out the ten with lower but notable totals.
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