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![140196863](https://img.money.com/2014/07/movie-tickets.jpg)
*Popcorn with movie tickets*

If you thought [going to the cinema](https://time.com/4536385/movie-costs-high/) felt more expensive last year, then you were onto something.

According to reports from the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), movie ticket prices went up by 3.96% -- meaning the average ticket price for 2017 was $8.97, up from $8.65 in 2016 and $8.25 in 2015.

However, despite the increased prices, the total box office takings declined by 2.55%, affected by a disappointing summer box office, with admission rates dropping by 6%. Lower admission isn't a huge cause of concern for the industry -- according to [*Deadline*'s reporting](http://deadline.com/2018/01/average-movie-ticket-price-2017-nato-1202244975/), annual admissions have increased four times and decreased five times over the past decade.

Last week, *Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle* topped the box office, taking an estimated $27 million in ticket sales. The movie is approaching $300 million domestically and, after grossing $40 million in China, a worldwide total of $667 million.

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