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Hollywood makes dazzling comeback with $5 billion blockbusters this year

The box office has been booming in 2026, with five blockbuster hits making over $1 billion. Mark Strassmann has more details from Los Angeles.

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Published by CurrentWire Aug 16, 2026 at 9:20 PM ET · First coverage Aug 16, 2026 at 9:10 PM ET

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