One thing worth mentioning about Deadline’s report on 2017’s limited release box office totals is the fact this year saw a notable drop over 2016’s limited releases.
Specifically, although 2017 movies brought in roughly $520 million, that is a dip when compared to the $550 million garnered by films released in 2016.
Looking at the big picture, the overall box office was not quite as strong as last year (particularly considering the total 2.3% drop for all domestic releases), but for movies like The Big Sick, it was a triumph.