U.S. summer box office hits record $4.76 billion in 2026

The 2026 U.S. summer box office earned a record $4.76 billion, according to Deadline, with the season ending 7 September. Analysts estimate the full-year total could top $10 billion, according to Reuters. Domestic, the United States and Canada, was bolstered by an extra week and premium screenings, according to CNBC.