The summer box office just hit a massive $4 billion milestone, a feat achieved only once before in the post-pandemic era. Domestic revenues crossed the threshold Monday, powered by blockbusters like "The Odyssey" and "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," as well as breakouts "Backrooms" and "Obsession." With weeks left before Labor Day, this summer is on track to be the biggest since 2019, putting to rest any lingering doubts about theatrical moviegoing's decline.

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