James Cameron and Walt Disney Studios continue to dominate the box office as two major releases hold strong against the wave of new 2026 titles. Both films remain top contenders in theaters, maintaining their momentum weeks after release despite growing competition.

Though you could treat “DunesDay,” as I’m calling it from now on, as the next “Barbenheimer,” I actually think this box-office showdown is even bigger, with higher stakes for Warner Bros., Marvel, and cinema as a whole. Come with me as I break it all down less than a year before these two go head-to-head.

Hollywood didn't get as large a payday in 2025 as it hoped for, but the top 10 hits domestically — many of them aimed at kids — did better than OK.