2026 box office record: five $1B films, first time since 2019

2026 has officially produced five billion-dollar movies: Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The Odyssey, Toy Story 5, Michael, and Super Mario. This marks the first time since 2019 that five films have crossed $1B in a single year, signaling a strong post-pandemic recovery. The milestone reinforces blockbuster dominance and audience appetite for IP-driven tentpoles.