Week ending August 17, 2026
Here is JmaoBlogs weekly snapshot of the two leading films at the U.S. box office and a noteworthy consumer-tech gadget from the last seven days.
U.S. Box Office
No. 1: Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Last seven days: $205,743,142. Total theatrical run: $715,831,670. Days in theaters: 14. The weekly chart reports 4,487 theaters.
Watch the trailer below.
Runner-up: The Odyssey
Last seven days: $51,807,480. Total theatrical run: $481,480,370. Days in theaters: 28. The weekly chart reports 3,603 theaters.
Watch the trailer below.
View the complete weekly chart at The Numbers.
Tech Gadget of the Week: HP Omnibook X (2026)
HP Omnibook X (2026) is this week's consumer-tech selection from Engadget.
The Omnibook X isn't flashy, but it still excels in almost every way.
Read the original Engadget story — HP Omnibook X (2026) review: Nailing the basics (published August 17, 2026).
The video below provides an additional look at the selected product.
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