Jumpstart: Spielberg Draws the Line on AI as Jurassic and F1 Lead the Charge
Jurassic hits mid-week, Spielberg draws an AI red line, and streamers race to grab holiday eyeballs. We’ve got the signals that matter as July 4th reshapes the summer slate—on screen and behind the scenes.
Good morning and welcome to Jumpstart, where we set the agenda for the week ahead in Hollywood. As we enter the July 4th stretch, the industry shifts into holiday overdrive: Jurassic World: Rebirth charges into theaters mid-week, Apple’s F1 looks to hold its lead, and streamers jockey for attention before the fireworks start. Meanwhile, a bold quote from Steven Spielberg is reframing the AI debate—not in contracts, but in culture. In this edition, we’ll break down the box office trajectory, preview key premieres across screens, and track where the real signals are emerging as summer enters its next act.
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60-Second Market Pulse
Quick data hits on the industry
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BOX OFFICE
$55.6M/$144M
F1: The Movie domestic/global launch
Apple's biggest theatrical opening to date
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YEAR TO DATE
$4.04B
2025 domestic box office through June 29
↑ 17% vs. 2024↓ 7% vs. 2023
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VIEWERSHIP
44.8%
Share of all U.S. TV usage claimed by streaming in May
HISTORIC: Beats broadcast + cable combined
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ECONOMY
$3.19/gal
U.S. regular gas average
↓ 9% YoY→Cheaper travel boosts holiday box office
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📊 THE PULSE: Summer '25 fires on all cylinders – F1 races to records while streaming officially conquers television.
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