TBS and its independent theatre partners are part of one of the world's greatest and most recognizable industries. Our product is the motion picture—the world's most powerful storytelling medium—and unlike almost any other business, it refreshes itself every single week.

 

One of the biggest storylines of the summer has been the consistency of the release slate. While July is currently tracking -9% versus last year, the broader picture remains encouraging. Following a +10% gain in May and a +28% surge in June, the domestic box office remains up +2% through the first nine weeks since Memorial Day, has recovered to 92% of 2019 levels, and year-to-date revenue continues to run +10% ahead of last year.

 

Even more encouraging, this year's success hasn't depended on one or two mega-hits. A steady stream of quality films has attracted different audiences, while strong audience scores, positive word-of-mouth, and exceptional holds have kept moviegoers coming back. It's another reminder that when we have a consistent pipeline of compelling content, audiences respond.

 

On a rolling 12-month basis, the domestic box office now stands at approximately $9.3 billion, up +6.1% from where the industry finished 2025. But the second half of the year is just getting started. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is poised to become one of the year's biggest releases, putting the industry on a realistic path toward a $10 billion domestic box office in 2026.

 

Joining Spider-Man to close out the summer are One Night Only, End of Oak Street, PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, Brink of War, Mutiny, Coyote vs. Acme, and Dog Stars—a strong and diverse lineup that should continue attracting audiences of every age and interest.