Not every weekend in 2026 needs to match or exceed every weekend in 2025 (or any other year) if A) the films that are opening are performing well enough on their own terms, and B) there’s enough in the marketplace for theaters to not panic every time a tentpole underwhelms. However, last weekend’s estimated total of $126 million was down 1/3 from the $2…
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