I think it's safe to say it's been a very healthy start to 2026. Not even including Michael that just came out, every film in the Top 10 domestic seems to be a hit. Sure, Goat and Hoppers may be "questionable" because of their budgets and the supposed 2.5x rule. But it seems like the industry/most people would consider these films a success.
So we have two legitimate blockbusters (Mario and PHM), three other films that managed to cross $100 million domestic, a handful of mid-sized hits (WH, Send Help, Reminders, The Drama) and even an "indie blockbuster" with Iron Lung ($51 million on $3 million budget). You have 4 original films (2 animated and 2 live action), 2 video game adaptations, 3 book adaptations and horror sequel. AND you have 5 R-rated movies.
All that to say, I think is one of the healthiest pre-summer Top 10s we've had in a long time. Definitely the healthiest post-COVID. And when I say healthy, I don't just mean in terms of grosses, but in terms of the diversity of films (genres, audiences, MPAA ratings, etc.).
by JaggedLittleFrill
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I’m almost worried that it’s going to make next year look not as great because the schedule isn’t as evenly distributed for 2027. But 2028 is going to be gigantic. We’re finally moving out of the streaming phase and we’re going back to the way it used to be
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i think we gonna compete well with 2019 bo collection with this year
In the 2020s, Easily 2023. You had Mario, Ant Man 3, Creed 3, John Wick Chapter 4, Scream VI ,and holdovers like Puss and Boots and Avatar 2
I remember early 2017 was very stacked which lead to a weak summer season. You had Beauty Of the Beast, Logan, Kong Skull Island, Get Out, Power Rangers, Fate of the Furious. Split, Hidden Figures and holdovers like La La Land and Star Wars Rouge One.
Iron Lung punching above its weight class