10 Movies That Redefined The Summer Blockbuster

The concept of a summer blockbuster wasn’t always as popular as it is today, and it actually took several influential movies to redefine the way that audiences looked at big-budget summer releases. In the earlier days of the industry, summer was actually a pretty quiet time for movies, as most people wanted to spend their free time with family and friends. It wasn’t until certain filmmakers revolutionized the way movies are viewed that “event cinema” became a thing, with audiences going to theaters with their families and friends to catch the next big release.