Here's Why Movie Theaters Bounced Back <br />in 2018 The domestic box office will reach a <br />new record-high of $11.5 billion. Global ticket sales will likely surpass <br />$40 billion for just the second time ever. Jeff Goldstein, head of domestic distribution, <br />Warner Bros, via 'Variety' Phil Contrino, director of media and research, <br />National Association of Theatre Owners, via 'Variety' 'Black Panther,' released on Feb. 16, was the year's top-grossing film, earning over $700 million at the <br />domestic box office. Disney, partnered with Marvel, Pixar <br />and Lucasfilm, grossed more than <br />$3 billion domestically. That's $1.2 billion more than its closest competitor, Universal. Jim Orr, distribution chief, Universal Pictures, <br />via 'The Washington Post'
