We're a quarter of the way through the 21st century, and the last two and a half decades have included more than their fair share of blockbuster classics. The finest of them go way beyond simply ...

A summer can sustain multiple blockbusters, but usually one emerges as the defining summer hit of a year. Box office returns are key to that, of course, but there’s also a cultural impact to consider.

I’ve been writing about “Superman” for over a year, and now its release is just 23 days away: July 11. It’s not hyperbole to say that this movie offers the highest possible stakes for its studio, ...

Since Jaws invented the summer blockbuster 50 years ago, big movies have demanded our attention. Everyone should take the time to find at least one spectacle to watch in a cinema when the kids are out ...

2025 was another great year for movies – though that's not to say it was great for every type of movie, mind you. December should be a time for celebration and reflection of the state of cinema that ...

After a slow start, ticket sales are tracking above year-ago levels. July and August boast a gaudy movie-release lineup. Amid corporate actions and shake-ups in the entertainment industry, there’s a ...

“Jaws” birthed it. “Star Wars” codified it. The idea of summer blockbusters has been central to the movie industry for decades. Well, other than 2020, but that’s COVID’s fault. Summers can sustain ...