Jumpstart: Box Office Revs, Horror Hits, and a Dragon with Legs
Dragon holds strong, F1: The Movie revs up with a $30M+ debut, and M3GAN 2.0 targets Gen-Z horror fans. With $3.85B YTD, theaters are surging—while cheaper gas may fuel even more foot traffic this summer.
Good morning and welcome to Jumpstart, where we set the agenda for another busy week in Hollywood. Summer is in full swing: a major box-office battle revs up (dragons vs. F1 racers vs. robots), streaming continues to reshape TV habits, and new labor agreements hint at how future negotiations might play out. In this edition, we’ll break down the weekend numbers, spotlight key signals in the theatrical showdown ahead, and share some must-read industry insights from around the globe.
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