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US Summer Box Office Hits $4 B, Spider-Man Leads

8/12/2026

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  • US summer box office topped $4 billion domestically for the second time since the pandemic.
  • Sony’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” leads with $655 million domestic and $1.67 billion worldwide.
  • Universal’s “The Odyssey” earned $460 million in North America and $1.1 billion worldwide after four weekends.
  • Rentrak’s Paul Dergarabedian said hitting $4 billion truly signifies a return to theatrical moviegoing.
  • Analysts warn the summer could push domestic box office to $10 billion if later releases succeed.