Analysts expect this year’s North American take to be around $9 billion — roughly 3% more than 2024’s take but 18% below the 2019 figure. Even though the motion picture industry can wipe its brow after another year of recovery, we can’t ignore the fact that some $2 billion-$3 billion remains missing. The number of frequent moviegoers has dropped, and the question remains: Will we see them ever again? Deadline’s Anthony D’Alessando goes inside the numbers.