General · 5 September 2026
Hollywood's summer box office hits $4.61 billion, best in ten years
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Hollywood's domestic ticket sales between May 1 and August 31 totalled $4.61 billion. A 26.1% increase from 2025 was driven by Gen Z audiences and filmmakers like Christopher Nolan and Curry Barker. The success of films like "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and low-budget hits such as "Obsession" helped bring moviegoers back to cinemas.
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