Hollywood celebrates record box office openings, yet fewer Americans attend movie theaters. Higher ticket prices and premium formats fuel current industry revenue growth. Attendance remains significantly below pre-pandemic levels despite recent increases. Blockbuster films and original titles contribute to a varied release calendar. The industry relies on increased spending per moviegoer for its recovery.

Thanks to the one-two punch of "The Odyssey" and "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," the box office had its biggest collective haul of all time.

The two blockbusters together pulled in more than $400 million at the domestic box office this weekend.