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Beyond Barbie and Oppenheimer, how do cinemas make money? And do we pay too much for movie tickets?

Written by Peter Martin, Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University

I’ve got two questions about blockbuster movies like Barbie and Oppenheimer.

Why aren’t the cinemas charging more for them, given they’re so popular?
Why are they the same price, given Oppenheimer is an hour longer?

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Beyond Barbie and Oppenheimer, how do cinemas make money? And do we pay too much for movie tickets?

What to expect from car subscription models in 2026

NZ’s finance industry is required by law to treat customers fairly – but how do we define ‘fair’?

Silver and gold hit record highs – then crashed. Before joining the rush, you need to know this

Why Trump’s new pick for Fed chair hit gold and silver markets – for good reasons

Advantages of Cloud Accounting Software for Australian Businesses

What the ‘mother of all deals’ between India and the EU means for global trade

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Why Your Toddler Needs a balance Bike

3 Things You Can Do To Reduce Workplace Injuries From Happening With Your Staff

What Distinguishes Winning From Losing Players?

Payroll Under Pressure: Why Mid-Sized SMEs Struggle to Keep Pay Accurate

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

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