In recent years, movies released as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe have been among audience's favorites.

Many of the biggest summer blockbusters involve superheroes such as Batman, Spider-Man, and Wonder Woman. Dollar amounts have been included as both adjusted and unadjusted for ticket price inflation for comparison's sake.

But that has changed and since then some of the top grossing movies of all time were released in the summer.Ģ4/7 Tempo has identified the biggest summer blockbuster each year since 1975 – or, beginning with 'Jaws' – based on domestic box office data provided by box office reporting service Box Office Mojo. Prior to 'Jaws,' the summer season was not generally considered the best time to release movies that were expected to be major hits. These movies are oftentimes accompanied by large marketing campaigns and extensive merchandising. Many point to the release of Steven Spielberg's 'Jaws' in 1975, along with 'Star Wars' in 1977, as the birth of the summer blockbuster – movies with big budgets and even bigger returns. Not only do you get to cool off in a dark, air-conditioned cinema (and maybe enjoy a cold drink), but you also get to take in the latest blockbuster spectacle out of Hollywood. Going to the movies is one of the best ways to beat the summer heat. View Gallery: Biggest summer blockbuster each year since 1975

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