Summer blockbusters are back: 12 movies to see as Hollywood celebrates a historic year at the box office

As temperatures heat up, cinephiles know there’s no better way to cool down than basking in the air conditioning of a movie theater. Lucky for the overheated masses, studios release summer blockbusters, and the 2026 season is jam-packed. Some industry insiders believe this summer season could gross more than $4 billion, the highest since pre-pandemic. Here are 12 movies either currently in theaters or coming soon with some business analysis thrown in for good measure. Two of them open...