2026 YTD domestic revenue hits $2B, signaling a structural comeback for theatrical moviegoing in the streaming era

The North American box office has recorded approximately $2 billion in year-to-date revenue from January 1 to April 7, 2026 — the highest figure since before the COVID-19 pandemic. The milestone arrives as streaming platforms continue to fundamentally reshape viewing habits, making the result a meaningful indicator of theatrical exhibition's structural resilience.

미 극장가, 코로나19(COVID-19) 이후 최강 흥행 질주
2026년 1분기 북미 박스오피스 누적 수익이 약 20억 달러(약 2조 7,000억 원)를 돌파하며 팬데믹 이후 최고치를 기록. 슈퍼마리오 등 가족 친화적 영화가 흥행 이끌어