Jumpstart: Box Office Revs, Horror Hits, and a Dragon with Legs

June 23, 2025 · 8 min read

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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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