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A surprisingly strong summer box office could mean Hollywood's first $10 billion year since the pandemic
Hollywood is having its best summer since the pandemic putting the annual box office on pace to cross 10 billion for the first time in seven years.
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· Jul 1, 2026
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· Jun 28, 2026
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· Jul 8, 2026
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Independent Journal Review
· Jul 8, 2026
Angel Studios ‘Young Washington’ Proves a Box Office Draw
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Variety
· Jul 12, 2026
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