Eli5 – Why were “summer blockbusters” a thing?

Question

Summer doesnt seem an ideal time for people to sit in a dark room – wouldnt winter be better? More generally, why are some times of year seen as more auspicious for a film release?

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Answer 1

i always feel like this is son and dad bonding time. Hey son lets go see that high budget bang bang of a movie and smile and laugh and then talk about it at home.