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The Odyssey and Spider-Man propel record-breaking summer box office worldwide

theguardian.com · 4d

The Odyssey and Spider-Man propel record-breaking summer box office worldwide

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The biggest May to September of all time was recorded in US cinemas, with the UK enjoying a 56% rise in audiences, outstripped by an 88% lift in the Middle East and Africa As well as celebrating their wedding, the actors Tom Holland and Zendaya have something else to toast: their two summer blockbusters – The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day – have officially made box office history. The films were credited as the driving force behind the US’s biggest summer season of all time, taking $4.761bn (£3.51bn) from 1 May-7 September, beating 2013’s $4.756bn. Continue reading...

First report: Summer U.S. Box Office Hits All-Time $4.76B Record: How Audiences Surrendered To Moviegoing deadline.com, 7d

The coverage

  1. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day,’ ‘The Odyssey’ Continue U.K., Ireland Box Office Battle

    variety.com · 6d

  2. Summer Box Office Hit an All-Time High in 2026 — We’re So Back, Right? And 4 Other Takeaways

    indiewire.com · 6d

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