# Box Office Sim 2 — Manage your own movie studio!

> Movie studio management simulation game with script creation, casting, and marketing. (iPhone/iPad app by John Jaco.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-office-sim-2/id6443477185 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Jaco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501771662)
- Category: Games, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.40/5 from 180 App Store ratings · 125 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 61 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-10-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-office-sim-2/id6443477185/reviews.md

## What is Box Office Sim 2?

Box Office Sim 2 is a business sim game in which you manage your own movie studio.



Start as a small independent film studio and see if you have what it takes to rise through the ranks and become one of the few Major film studios.



Create your own scripts, or buy existing scripts off the market, then cast and negotiate cast contracts. Set opportune release dates and run marketing campaigns, for the best possible opening weekend.



Make the best quality movies that you can and see if you can earn the top prize at yearly award shows.  



Enter your movies into Competition at Film Festivals around the world!



See if you have what it takes to move up the ranks, starting from making low budget indie films, to making multi-movie franchises and blockbusters.


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## Key features

- Manage your own movie studio
- Create or buy scripts
- Cast and negotiate contracts
- Set release dates and run marketing
- Compete in film festivals
- Win awards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add Studios and Talent | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Add-On Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Add-On Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Box Office Sim 2?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great concept and improvements from first game
- 👍 Interesting new features like locations and contracts
- 💡 Potential for more features like TV shows and streaming

**Cons**

- 🐛 Extremely buggy and glitchy, causing crashes and loss of progress
- 🔨 Confusing and cluttered UI, needs simplification
- 👎 Worse than the first game in some aspects

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Buttons not working, screen splitting issues
- Crashes when trying to save or advance weeks
- Purchased features not working as intended

**Most requested features**

- Add auto-naming for movies and characters
- Improve search and filtering for cast/crew
- Implement audience reviews and box office news

## Recent user reviews (10 of 125)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/box-office-sim-2/id6443477185/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Potential but a lot of glitches

*2026-06-15*

The game is fun and has a lot of potential but a glitch can make it lose so much data. For example, I signed directors and other cast but as soon as I clicked the back button on the game screen. Half a page loaded on my screen and refused to leave. I had to restart everything multiple times because of this happening again and again.

### 1/5 — genuinely unplayable at time

*2026-06-04*

this game is fun and far better in terms of details and control over things when being compared to the first game, however, there are countless bugs, one of the most frustrating bugs is when you’re creating a pitch for a movie and the screen glitches. Half the screen is stuck between creating the pitch and the other half is stuck on a very compressed version of the overview of the studio/week.

### 3/5 — good game but some things

*2026-05-17, version 1.1.2*

this is great b.o game but I wish they added like imdb and rotten tomato ratings so it could be more realistic while avoiding copyright. but overall a great boredom buster game. also, adding like tv series n stuff would be cool af.

### 2/5 — Fix the bugs

*2026-04-05, version 1.1.2*

This game has an amazing idea, but it takes so long to maneuver around. Also the bugs are so annoying! Please fix the bugs!

### 2/5 — So sad

*2026-04-03, version 1.1.2*

this was one of the best mobile games of all time , if only the developer kept updating it :(

### 5/5 — just trying to help

*2026-02-13*

bring back the simpleness of the first game but have like realer franchises & not 80 movies in 1 , have like syndication to actually show just how popular 1 of your movies are even years after dropping , and please take the pay down on the actors got no credit actors getting Denzel money + like if u make a big enough franchise a lil royalty deal on like a theme park or merch wouldn’t hurt

### 4/5 — Wow

*2026-01-28, version 1.1.2*

I love this but i think we need a 3rd game and make it more in depth you know what i mean

### 1/5 — Glitches

*2026-01-13, version 1.1.2*

Just so many glitches with it. Sometimes for some reason the screen will duplicate when I try and make a movie. Sim box office 1 was the best

### 1/5 — Bugs

*2025-12-13, version 1.1.2*

Has potential but the glitches and lost data etc drops the value

### 2/5 — Fix the Bugs

*2025-12-02*

I rate two stars because the bugs make this game unplayable. After upwards of 5 attempts to actually create and release the first movie it worked, but then I could not make another one. The game itself would be fantastic and even better than the first one that I very much enjoyed. Unfortunately I realize these reviews are several years old and nothing is likely to change. I am extremely disappointed in how this game becomes UNPLAYABLE.

## Frequently asked questions about Box Office Sim 2

### What is Box Office Sim 2?

Box Office Sim 2 is a business simulation game where you manage your own movie studio. You'll create scripts, cast actors, set release dates, and run marketing campaigns to make successful films and climb the ranks of the film industry.

### What are the key features of Box Office Sim 2?

Key features include managing your studio, creating or acquiring scripts, casting actors, negotiating contracts, scheduling releases, running marketing campaigns, competing in film festivals, and aiming for awards.

### Is Box Office Sim 2 free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It also includes in-app purchases and advertisements.

### What kind of movies can I make?

You can start by making low-budget indie films and progress to creating multi-movie franchises and blockbusters. The game allows you to develop your studio's capabilities over time.

### Can I compete with other studios?

Yes, you can enter your movies into competitions at film festivals worldwide and aim to win prestigious awards. The goal is to rise through the ranks and become a major film studio.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2022-10-16

Updated store listing and screenshots

### 1.1.1 — 2022-10-08

Fixed issue with search filters.
Moved Energy and Morale to left side of Search and Target tables to be easier to reference.
Fixed issue where there was some lag during simulation.
Added link to Long Contracts from menu.
First column in tables is now "sticky"

### 1.1.0 — 2022-10-07

Added the option on New Game screen to choose between using People or Animals.
Autosave is now optional. 
Can be turned on/off from the "Settings" tab in the Game menu

### 1.0.8 — 2022-10-06

Fixed issue with Saving Game
Added Runtime to Create Script
Made Action Buttons in UI less confusing

### 1.0.6 — 2022-10-03

Fixed Sequel Hiring energy bug.
Added option to select Starting Cash on New Game screen

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