The major studios came to Sin City last week hoping to dazzle movie theater owners with the next wave of sequels, superhero adventures and even, gasp, movies aimed at adults. The occasion was Cinema-Con, the annual exhibition industry conference, and for the first time in years, there was a celebratory air to the whole affair. That’s because the box office is beginning to rebound to pre-pandemic form, thanks to hits like “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” and “Avatar: The Way of Water.” But if the good times are going to keep rolling, Hollywood needs to ante up with compelling movies that’ll keep audiences coming back. Based on what they brought to Vegas, some studios have a much better hand than others. Here’s a look at the surefire hits, the potential…
