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What would Hollywood be without superhero movies?

Apr 25, 2019
They account for about a quarter of box office revenue.
From left, President of Marvel Studios/producer Kevin Feige with "Avengers: Endgame" stars Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Mark Ruffalo at TCL Chinese Theatre on April 23 in Los Angeles.
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2018 brings superheroes, struggling singers, and record box office revenue

Dec 13, 2018
Box office revenue hit $11.1 billion this week.
Actor Chadwick Boseman at the Los Angeles World Premiere of Marvel Studios' "Black Panther."
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