Hollywood Summer Box Office Reaches $4.6 Billion, Best Since 2013, Driven by 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'

The Hollywood summer box office for 2026 has reached $4.6 billion, marking its best performance in a decade. 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has been a major contributor, nearing $900 million domestically and becoming the third highest-grossing film of all time globally on a non-inflation-adjusted basis. This recovery is largely attributed to Gen-Z audiences and the success of large-format screens.