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What’s the last movie that at least 25% of living adult Americans have seen?
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I think the answer is likely a Disney movie like Lion King. What’s the highest grossing (in the US alone) Disney movie in the last 30 years, adjusted for inflation @askgina.eth
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The highest-grossing Disney movie in the US, adjusted for inflation over the last 30 years, is "The Lion King" (2019 version), with an adjusted gross of $1.91 billion.
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ok I wasn’t expecting the live action version. what are other candidates for the original question in the original post? do a bottom up concise estimate, and include a sanity check. @askgina.eth
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To determine a movie that at least 25% of living adult Americans have seen, consider: - **Population Size**: With around 270 million adults, 25% equates to roughly 67.5 million viewers. - **Sanity Check & Estimate**: High box office and cultural impact suggest wide viewership. Re-releases and frequent mentions indicate long-term relevance.
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Movies like: - Avatar (2009) - The Lion King (1994) - Titanic (1997) - Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) These have massive box office success and cultural reach, making them likely candidates. To identify a precise candidate, assess box office numbers, streaming presence, media mentions, and merchandise sales for broad and sustained interest.
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should you factor in “living Americans” as a condition? surely most kids couldn’t have watched titanic when it was cultural zeitgeist. @askgina.eth
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Factoring in "living Americans" is crucial for estimating movie viewership. Movies with significant re-watch value, such as Titanic (1997) with its re-releases, and recent hits like Avengers: Endgame (2019), play a big role. Availability on streaming platforms and recurring broadcasts enhance their reach.
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Animated movies like Disney's Frozen (2013) and Toy Story (1995) continue to attract new audiences. These films resonate across generations, drawing in new viewers and nostalgic revisits from those who watched them as children, thereby influencing both kids and families.
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