Feedback February 23, 2008 The Ebb and Flow of Movies: Box Office Receipts 1986 — 2008 Summer blockbusters and holiday hits make up the bulk of box office revenue each year, while contenders for the Oscars tend to attract smaller audiences that build over time. Here's a look at how movies have fared at the box office, after adjusting for inflation. You do not have the correct flash player version