NewsWSVN 7 MiamiSeptember 6, 2026Miami-Dade
Hollywood reports record-breaking summer box office performance
The film industry reached a seasonal domestic box office total of $4.759 billion, nearly matching the 2013 record. The movie 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' led the market for six consecutive weeks, contributing to a 26.1% increase in revenue compared to 2025.
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The summer performance serves as a key economic indicator for the film industry's recovery from pandemic-era challenges and labor disputes.
Key Facts
- The domestic box office totaled $4.6 billion through August 31, 2026, a 26.1% increase over 2025.
- Total summer box office revenue is projected to reach $4.759 billion, slightly exceeding the 2013 record of $4.758 billion.
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day grossed $18 million over the weekend and has earned $2.4 billion worldwide.
- The Odyssey has earned $1.63 billion globally, with over $1 billion from international sales.
- Coyote vs. Acme earned $11.3 million in its second weekend, bringing its domestic total to $33.8 million.
- By Any Means opened with $7.4 million in domestic ticket sales.
- Onslaught earned $1.9 million on 1,918 screens during its opening weekend.
- Buddy earned $5.7 million in its second weekend, bringing its two-week total to $14.3 million.
- The 2026 summer season spanned 130 days, compared to 123 days in the 2013 record-setting season.
Who's Mentioned
otherSpider-Man: Brand New Day“Top-grossing film for six weeks”organizationKetchup Entertainment“Distributor of Coyote vs. Acme”otherThe Odyssey“Second-highest grossing film”organizationSony“Studio behind Spider-Man”organizationA24“Studio behind Onslaught”organizationWarner Bros.“Original producer of Coyote vs. Acme”organizationParamount“Studio behind By Any Means”organizationRentrak“Box office data provider”organizationUniversal Pictures“Studio behind The Odyssey”