After a historically bad first half of the year, the box office is suddenly booming. The Illumination Animation sequel 'Despicable Me 4' led the way over the holiday weekend with $75 million in ticket sales Friday through Sunday.
<p>NEW YORK — After a historically bad first half of the year, the box office is suddenly booming.
</p><p>Though overall ticket sales were down more than 40% from levels prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, heading into the summer moviegoing season, theaters have lately seen a succession of hits.
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