Between 1995 and 2011, romantic comedies accounted for at least four percent of the box office revenue in the United States and Canada. Since 2013, romcom's share did not surpass 2.6 percent, standing at 0.07 percent in 2021. The peak year for romantic comedies, 1999, saw the release of blockbusters like "Runaway Bride" and "Notting Hill", both starring Julia Roberts. In 2021, the four highest-grossing films at the box office in the U.S. and Canada were all superhero movies.
Box office market share of romantic comedies in the United States and Canada from 1995 to 2021
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