From ‘Michael’ to ‘The Bride’: The Good, the Bad and the Meh of the 2026 Box Office (So Far)

Variety reports that the box office is feeling like its old self again. Years after the pandemic stalled the film industry, moviegoing has recovered, with audiences embracing sleeper hits like 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms' alongside successful sequels including 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,' 'Toy Story Five,' and 'The Devil Wears Prada Two.'

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