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A24 Explained: How an Indie Studio Became a Brand
The rainbow card sells tickets the way a studio logo never used to — and the strategy behind it is more deliberate than it looks.

The rainbow card sells tickets the way a studio logo never used to — and the strategy behind it is more deliberate than it looks.

Studios take half of every ticket, and far more in opening week, so theaters live on the lobby. How rental fees, front-loaded grosses, and popcorn margins actually divide the money.

Panel types, refresh rates, and sale-season timing, decoded for people who just want the picture to look good.