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Jumpsuits and mustaches are overpowering capes and magic hammers. Top Gun: Maverick, the sequel to a Reagan-era fighter pilot movie whose lead actor is now old enough to tap IRA money without a 10% penalty, is this year’s box-office leader. This, despite strong showings from Marvel’s latest Doctor Strange and Thor installments.

In fact, the new Top Gun just passed 1997’s Titanic to become the biggest grosser in Paramount’s 110-year history. There are footnotes: 1) That’s domestic only; 2) It doesn’t adjust for inflation; 3) It excludes Titanic’s 2012 rerelease; and 4) Seriously, have you seen inflation?

Jumpsuits and mustaches are overpowering capes and magic hammers.

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