Hollywood strike may hit Indian box office

The Indian box office has just begun to see some green shoots thanks to tentpole Hollywood releases

- Lata Jha

The Hollywood writers’ strike, now supported by actors, has halted film and television production in the US, resulting in potential delays for titles such as Avatar 3 and movies from the Star Wars and Avengers franchises.

The strike, now entering its fourth month, is causing concerns among Indian studio executives and theatre owners, too, especially as the content slated to release early next year may not be complete, and actors may not be available for promotions. Avatar 3 has reportedly been pushed by a year to 2025.

This could be a dampener for the Indian box office, which has just begun to see some green shoots thanks to tentpole Hollywood releases and considers these movies crucial for business throughout the year.