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Will people pay $25 to see a blockbuster-type movie?

14th June 2013

My answer to Will people pay $25 to see a blockbuster-type movie? on Quora

Here in London my closest cinema is charging £17.45 for an adult ticket to see Man of Steel in 3D, which is equivalent to $27.55. I’ve paid the same to see Star Trek Into Darkness recently.

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