# Summer Box Office Surges Back | Los Angeles News

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Published: 2026-09-08T10:29:02+00:00
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This summer’s box office smashed records with $4.76 billion in the U.S. and Canada, fueled by hits like Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The Odyssey, and Toy Story 5 — proving audiences are back in force. IMAX, especially with Nolan’s groundbreaking film shot entirely on IMAX film cameras, is driving ticket sales and premium pricing. Younger viewers, once thought disinterested, are flocking to theaters for diverse genres including horror. Analysts predict 2026 could be the first post-pandemic year to hit $10 billion domestically — a sign that strong studio releases can reignite massive audience turnout and prove cinema’s enduring power. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dcf58f58f34dc3d0 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews

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