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2026 Domestic Box Office Soars Past $7 Billion, +20% Over 2025

This summer, and this year, further shows the importance of protecting the theatrical window as the domestic annual box office has crossed the $7 billion mark according to Rentrak.

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The domestic annual box office has surpassed $7 billion, according to Rentrak data released by Deadline. The figure represents a 20 percent increase over the same period in 2025, covering January 1 to August 23. The rise underscores the continued importance of protecting the theatrical window for film releases. The report highlights that these are the strongest post‑COVID numbers seen to date.

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