The success of "Crazy Rich Asians" proves audiences want to see diverse stories on the big screen.
Even in the age of internet dating, the movie's success shows people still want to watch romantic comedies.
However, in recent years, studios have released fewer and fewer rom-coms.
In fact, there were no romantic comedies released in 2017 by the major studios.
Will 'Crazy Rich Asians' be the movie that makes rom-coms cool again?
First, we have to compare 'Crazy Rich Asians' success compares to other rom-coms.
How does 'Crazy Rich Asians' stack up against other rom-coms from the last 20-years?
According to 'Business Insider', the film has already earned more money than most of those films.