Hollywood Aims for Box Office Revival in Summer 2025
By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press
As summer 2025 approaches, superheroes like Superman shoulder the weight of the season’s success alongside major franchises from Marvel, including "Thunderbolts" and "The Fantastic Four: First Steps." The film industry, still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and labor strikes, is gearing up for a revitalizing summer, emphasizing the importance of superhero films despite years of criticism about "superhero fatigue."
This year’s diverse slate boasts over 40 wide releases, promising something for every audience. Key titles include the live-action adaptations of "Lilo & Stitch," "Jurassic World," and a new "How to Train Your Dragon," along with family films, thrillers, and comedies, making it a vital season for box office recovery.
Industry commentators are optimistic, citing the potential for a blockbuster summer that could exceed pre-pandemic box office milestones. “This is the summer where all this product that we’ve been working on finally hits theaters,” said director Joseph Kosinski.
With theaters reopening and audiences eager for cinematic experiences, Hollywood is hopeful that the momentum will shift, recovering the magic that once drove summer box office revenues sky-high.
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