Summer Box Office Sales Exceed $160 Million, Up 88% from 2025

Published on 5/12/2026

Summer Box Office Sales Exceed $160 Million, Up 88% from 2025

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Over the weekend, domestic ticket sales reached $161 million, an 88% increase from the same period in 2025. The film 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' led the weekend with $41.6 million in its second week, followed by 'Mortal Kombat II' with $38.5 million in its opening weekend, and 'Michael' completing the lineup with $37.9 million in its third week. The overall U.S. box office for 2026 has generated $3.02 billion, marking a 16% increase year-over-year. These trends indicate that the summer box office is poised for strong performance, aided by returning films and favorable holdover strength.

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