There has perhaps never been a more important season for Hollywood, with cinemas reopening around the world and finally bringing the industry out of its pandemic-imposed hibernation for a summer of blockbusters. Europe is open for business, along with the US and parts of the Gulf, including the UAE, with theatres luring in movie enthusiasts with promises of an action-packed adventure on the big screen. The season has already kicked off with promise, with ‘Fast and Furious 9’ zooming past the $250 million (Dh918.25 million) mark globally (not including the US) since its release in the UAE last month. 'Fast and Furious 9'.