Stocks, the film market is a lot like a sector index. Super‑hero and franchise blockbusters have the biggest swings – big jumps on release day, then a rapid pullback if word‑of‑mouth is weak. Indie dramas and foreign‑language films usually show steadier, lower‑volatility patterns, because their audience is more niche and less news‑heavy. When you look at international releases, you’ll often see a short‑lived spike that lasts a week or two, then a quick fade unless the film gets critical buzz or a major award. Diversity in storytelling tends to smooth the curve overall; movies that appeal to a wider demographic tend to have less day‑to‑day volatility, but they can still spike if they hit a cultural moment. So, in short: genre and geographic origin drive volatility, while broader, more inclusive storytelling usually cushions the swings.