Entertainment
Heatwave Boosts Box Office
The European heatwave has led to a surge in box office sales, with cinemas reporting packed screenings during mid-afternoon slots. Schools closing early due to record-breaking temperatures have contributed to this trend.
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Variety
When schools across the U.K. closed early last week as record-breaking temperatures touched on 100 F, marking the hottest June on record, there was one noticeable benefactor. Reports from cinemas up and down the country were of packed-out screenings during otherwise quiet, mid-afternoon slots.
2026-06-29 17:13 UTC