Overview

• Gower Street Analytics projects the global summer box office will reach $12.4 billion from May to August, nearing the 2019 record of $13.6 billion.
• U.S./Canada revenues have climbed to $4.2 billion, marking a post-pandemic high and exceeding 2023 figures for the summer.
• Disney leads the majors with $1.1 billion in domestic earnings so far, and Warner Bros is set to surpass $1 billion before Labor Day with eight titles.
• International markets remain strong with non-China foreign ticket sales at $6.3 billion and China anticipated to contribute nearly $2 billion this season.
• Analysts project at least eight 2026 releases—including Super Mario Bros. 2, The Mandalorian & Grogu and Avengers: Doomsday—could each break $1 billion globally.