The Equalizer 3 tops box office as summer passes $4 billion milestone; Barbie becomes year's top movie

The Equalizer 3 earned $34.5 million domestically in its opening weekend, taking the #1 box office spot.
Barbie has now surpassed $1.36 billion globally to become the highest grossing movie worldwide this year.
The summer box office has exceeded $4 billion in ticket sales for the first time since the pandemic, aided by hits like Barbie and Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer has made over $850 million globally, becoming director Christopher Nolan's third highest grossing movie.
The Equalizer 3 performed well at the box office despite an ongoing industry strike and lack of promotion from star Denzel Washington.