The Unlikely Key to This Year's Biggest Holiday Movies: True Stories and Advance Ticket Sales

The holiday season is upon us, and while for many it's a time for joy, giving, and spending time with loved ones, for film enthusiasts, it also means a chance to catch up on the year's most highly-anticipated movies, as well as get a glimpse into what could be the contenders for next year's Academy Awards.

Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the film industry tend to release some of their biggest and most highly-anticipated movies, which is not surprising given the lucrative nature of the holiday season. This year is no exception, with many big-budget movies set to hit theaters in the coming weeks.

However, one trend that has become increasingly notable in recent years is the reliance on biographical movies and the importance of pre-sales to determine a movie's success. Biographical movies, also known as biopics, have always been popular, but it seems they are becoming more and more dominant during the holiday season.

There are several reasons why biographical movies tend to perform well during the holiday season. For one, they often appeal to a wide range of audiences and are frequently based on inspiring true stories of overcoming adversity, which can make for compelling viewing. Additionally, biopics often attract high-profile talent, both in front of and behind the camera, which can help generate buzz and attract viewers.

Pre-sales are also becoming increasingly important in determining a movie's success, particularly during the holiday season when there are so many movies competing for viewers' attention. Advance ticket sales can give studios a sense of a movie's potential success and can even impact the movie's opening weekend box office numbers.

This year's holiday movie lineup is no exception, with several biographical movies set to hit theaters. One of the most highly-anticipated movies of the season is a biographical drama about a famous musician, starring a high-profile actor in the lead role. The movie has already generated significant buzz and has been gaining traction in terms of advance ticket sales.

Another movie that is expected to perform well is a biographical drama about a pioneering female scientist, which has been gaining awards season buzz and has been performing strongly in pre-sales. The movie has been praised for its strong performances and its inspiring true story, and is expected to appeal to a wide range of audiences.

Overall, it's clear that this year's holiday movies are leaning heavily on biographical stories and pre-sales to drive success. Whether or not these movies will ultimately be contenders for next year's Academy Awards remains to be seen, but one thing is certain - there will be plenty of great movies to choose from during the holiday season.