Shawn Robbins
Shawn Robbins is the founder and owner of Box Office Theory, a platform dedicated to analyzing box office performance and trends. He is recognized for his expertise in the film industry, particularly regarding the impact of release schedules and market dynamics on box office success.
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Shawn Robbins is an analyst at Box Office Theory.
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ lights up the box office with $88 million opening
United States· 2025-12-21
Shawn Robbins is the director of analytics at Fandango and founder of analytics firm Box Office Theory.
‘Zootopia 2’ feasts on Thanksgiving box office weekend with $156 million openingUnited States· 2025-11-30
Shawn Robbins noted that the mixed-martial arts drama fell below expectations despite star power.
Swifties flock to movie theaters for ‘Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl’United States· 2025-10-05
Shawn Robbins, director of analytics at Fandango, discussed the potential volatility of interest in the movie among younger audiences.
‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ breaks another record as it tops domestic box office for second weekendUnited States· 2025-09-21
Shawn Robbins is the director of analytics at Fandango and founder of Box Office Theory.
‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ slashes 26-year box office record and tops weekend box officeUnited States· 2025-09-15Shawn Robbins is the director of analytics at Fandango.
‘Jaws’ re-release chomps away at competition, but Zach Cregger’s ‘Weapons’ tops lackluster Labor Day box officeUnited States· 2025-09-02
Shawn Robbins, director of analytics at Fandango, discussed the box office performance.
‘Weapons’ tops domestic box office, holding off ‘Freakier Friday’United States· 2025-08-11
Shawn Robbins, director of analytics at Fandango and founder and owner of Box Office Theory, said Disney is a prime example of a studio using nostalgia within the last 30 years to attract moviegoers.
A summer of sequels and remakes: ‘Fantastic Four,’ ‘Superman,’ ‘Lilo and Stitch’ among box office winnersUnited States· 2025-08-10Shawn Robbins, director of analytics at Fandango, described 'Fantastic Four' as a 'zero-homework-required' release.
‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ rockets to $118 millionUnited States· 2025-07-28Shawn Robbins, director of analytics at Fandango, commented on the strong daily holds of the film.
‘Superman’ continues to soar at the box officeUnited States· 2025-07-20
Shawn Robbins, director of analytics at Fandango and founder and owner of Box Office Theory, warned that some merchandise doesn’t land well with audiences.
AMC’s 50% discounts are here. Will it help revive the movie industry?United States· 2025-07-14
Shawn Robbins, director of analytics at Fandango, said it’s still possible to reach a $4 billion summer.
‘Superman’ leaps weekend box office in single boundUnited States· 2025-07-13Shawn Robbins is the director of analytics at Fandango and founder of Box Office Theory.
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ roars to top of the box officeUnited States· 2025-07-06
Shawn Robbins is the director of analytics at Fandango and discussed the potential success of upcoming movies.
What the 2025 box-office rebound means for summer blockbustersUnited States· 2025-06-22
Shawn Robbins is the director of analytics at Fandango and founder of Box Office Theory, who praised the timing of the film's release.
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ remake soars to top of weekend box officeUnited States· 2025-06-15Shawn Robbins, director of analytics at Fandango, discussed the turnaround in the movie industry.
‘Lilo & Stitch’ and ‘Mission: Impossible’ kick off summer with record box office for Memorial Day weekendUnited States· 2025-05-25
Shawn Robbins is the director of movie analytics at Fandango and founder of Box Office Theory, discussing the success of re-releases.
Disney’s ‘Thunderbolts’ rallies Marvel fans for a $76 million opening weekendUnited States· 2025-05-05Shawn Robbins, director of movie analytics at Fandango, noted that 'Sinners' was boosted by the duo of Coogler and Jordan.
‘Sinners’ finds redemption with top spot at weekend box officeUnited States· 2025-04-20
Shawn Robbins, director of movie analytics at Fandango, noted the impact of college students and teenagers on the movie's opening weekend.
‘A Minecraft Movie’ smashes box office expectations with $157 million opening weekendUnited States· 2025-04-06Shawn Robbins is the director of analytics at Fandango and provided insights on audience preferences.
‘Snow White’ box office more sleepy than happyUnited States· 2025-03-23
Shawn Robbins is the founder and owner of Box Office Theory who spoke about the trends in box office returns.
‘Captain America: Brave New World’ surges to $100 million opening weekendUnited States· 2025-02-16