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The summer box office is concluding on a high note rather than the expected slowdown, with major blockbusters continuing to drive audiences to theaters. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” maintained its position atop the domestic charts for a third consecutive weekend, earning $70 million and bringing its North American total to $785 million. The Sony and Marvel film has become a global phenomenon, reaching $2.02 billion worldwide and claiming the second-fastest path to the $2 billion milestone in cinema history.
“The Odyssey” held steady in second place, collecting $23.2 million domestically in its fifth week of release while simultaneously debuting in China with $36.6 million. Universal’s ambitious adaptation has generated $504.6 million domestically and $1.29 billion globally, making it the second-highest-grossing film of the year and director Christopher Nolan’s most successful project to date.
Two new releases entered the top five, though with mixed results. Warner Bros.’ sci-fi thriller “The End of Oak Street” debuted in third place with $21 million from domestic theaters, plus $26 million internationally. The $80 million production faces an uphill battle despite favorable critical reception. “PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie” opened in fourth place with $20.5 million domestically and $48.5 million globally.
Overall, the summer season has exceeded expectations, with domestic ticket sales reaching $4.24 billion from May through mid-August—23 percent ahead of 2025 and nearly 6 percent above 2019 figures. Industry analysts suggest the season could potentially break the all-time summer record.
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Originally reported by Variety →
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