A box office is a place where tickets are sold to the public for admission to an event, such as a movie or theater show. The term "box office" is also used as a metonym for the amount of business a particular production, such as a film or theater show, receives. Box office business can be measured in terms of the number of tickets sold or the amount of money raised by ticket sales (revenue) . The projection and analysis of these earnings is greatly important for the creative industries and often a source of interest for fans.
In the film industry, Box Office Mojo is a popular website that provides box office data, including release schedules, earnings, and rankings of movies. The website also provides information on the worldwide box office, franchises, and genres.
The term "box office collection" refers to earnings generated by ticket sales after a films release. The term "box office" can also refer to the income from ticket sales for a film or show.
