Project Overview
Welcome to our project where we dive deep into the world of movies! Our analysis focuses on understanding key trends in the movie industry over time — including genre popularity, production rates, audience reception, and box office revenues.
This website provides an interactive way to explore the results of our data analysis and spot trends that define the evolution of cinema globally.
Datasets Used
- IMDb Dataset: View Dataset — A rich database covering movie titles, genres, release years, ratings from critics and audiences, and basic production details.
- Box Office Revenue Dataset: View Dataset — Comprehensive financial records, including domestic and international box office revenues, budget estimates, and opening weekend earnings.
Insights from Tableau Visualizations
- Genre Popularity: Action, Adventure, and Animation films consistently lead box office revenue charts, whereas Drama and Comedy dominate in production numbers.
- Production Trends: Over the last 20 years, the number of movie releases has almost doubled, driven by globalization and streaming platforms.
- Revenue Drivers: Movies with high IMDb ratings (>7.5) tend to have significantly better box office performances on average.
- Impact of Release Timing: Films released during summer and holiday seasons typically outperform those launched in other months.
Insights from D3.js Visualizations
- Top Earning Movies: Blockbusters like *Avatar* and *Avengers: Endgame* dominate worldwide gross revenue charts.
- Budget vs Revenue: High-budget movies tend to have higher revenues, but several mid-budget films outperform in terms of ROI.
- Ratings Over Time: Average IMDb ratings have remained relatively stable between 6.5 and 7.0 over the past two decades.
- Genre Distribution: Action remains the most produced genre, followed by Drama and Comedy in the second place.
- Foreign vs Domestic Revenue: The foreign market has become increasingly important, now accounting for 60%–70% of total box office gross for major movies.
Meet the Team
- Meghana Sadhu
- Krishna Praneeth Sangita
- Mahitha Sudini