Spider-Man leads a polarized theatrical market

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has remained No. 1 for five straight weeks and is nearing The Force Awakens domestically. The summer domestic box office has passed $4.6 billion and 2026 could exceed $10 billion, but fewer wide releases, ticket-price inflation and dependence on event films make attendance growth and long-term recovery less certain; Obsession and Backrooms continue to demonstrate the power of distinctive independent concepts.