05/20/2026
Summer 2026 is here, and what a start it’s been.
Traditionally, at least in recent years, the summer season has kicked off with a superhero movie. This year has bucked that trend, but the alternative has been pretty great.
Instead of a tentpole Marvel release, we’ve gotten a group of movies offering a little something for everyone. Michael has really been the breakout hit, with a record-breaking $97 million domestic opening weekend for a biopic. It’s continued to hold strong and has now become the highest grossing musical biopic domestically, surpassing Bohemian Rhapsody. I’ve even noticed Michael Jackson songs climbing back up the charts, which says a lot about the staying power of the film and maybe even the potential for a sequel.
And to kick off Summer 2026 in style, The Devil Wears Prada 2 hit theaters in a big way. Already crossing $550 million worldwide, the sequel has reminded everyone just how beloved the original film was and how fun it is spending time again with Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci.
Now with a big portion of 2026 already in the books, the health of the movie industry is looking really strong. The box office is currently running about 16% ahead of 2025, and summer is only getting started.
And what’s ahead looks stacked: The Mandalorian and Grogu launches the summer blockbuster run this weekend, followed by Scary Movie 6, Disclosure Day, Toy Story 5, Supergirl, Moana, The Odyssey, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
That’s a pretty incredible lineup, and there will probably be a few surprise hits along the way too.