The domestic summer box office, which extends from May to Labor Day, brought in roughly $3.67 billion in sales this year, per Comscore, falling shy of last summer's total and behind analyst expectations of $4 billion.
Why it matters: A strong showing in May had movie enthusiasts hopeful that this year's summer box office — which typically comprises around 35%-40% of total annual sales — could help offset the downward trend of moviegoing following the pandemic.
