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Although the first quarter of 2026 has greatly improved from last year, summer will really heat up the box office, with 76% of moviegoers reportedly planning on seeing a movie in theaters between May and August.—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026 Yes, a consolidation of the motion picture studios from five down to four would mean fewer jobs, less choices for moviegoers, higher tickets prices, increased leveraged rental terms on cinemas by studios, potential multiplex closings and depleting ticket sales.—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026 But if older moviegoers are harder to coax away from the couch, families have been more eager.—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026 Late in the film, Bowser also takes on a spooky skeletal form called Dry Bowser, which may be a tad too scary for the youngest moviegoers.—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for moviegoer