Summer movie season kicks off this weekend, and while there will be plenty of new streaming options this year, nothing beats heading to the theater for a bucket of popcorn and a loud spectacle to get out of the heat.
In what has become tradition, a giant Marvel movie is leading the way, although there are plenty of options for everyone this summer. Here are the highlights:
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