A new projection for the global box office in 2024 could spell bad news for movie theater operators. The prediction came after the Hollywood Strike led to work stoppages and could impact the number of movies released next year. What Happened: The 2023 movie year was full of many positives with the releases of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” breaking box office records and the animated video game adaptation of Super Mario Brothers becoming one of the highest-grossing animated films ever. On the flip side, the Hollywood Strike led to some potential blockbuster movies not getting the same marketing an…