The web search results mention Gower Street Analytics' projections for 2026 and 2025, but none of the provided snippets confirm the specific claim that the forecast for *this year* is $35 billion, nor do they confirm the 'second consecutive year of worldwide growth' aspect based on multiple independent sources. The evidence is limited to specific revision figures for future years (2026 and 2025) from different sources, not a single corroborating report for the exact claim.

The web search results provided for this claim discuss Gen Z spending time online or their homeownership aspirations, but none of the evidence contains the specific statistics: 'average 6.1 visits per year, up from 4.9' or '41 percent attended six times or more compared to 31% in 2022.' Therefore, the evidence is insufficient to verify the claim.

The web search results mention Fandango surveys regarding moviegoers, but none of the provided snippets confirm the specific data point that '87% of Gen Z reported at least one cinema trip in the past 12 months' or that this made them the most frequent cinemagoers. The evidence is limited to general survey findings from Fandango, but not the specific data required for corroboration.

The web search results confirm the existence and popularity of streaming services like Netflix, but they do not contain the specific narrative claim that this *previously* suggested a 'terminal decline for the box office.' The evidence only confirms the existence of streaming services, not the historical narrative surrounding the box office decline.

The web search results define the term 'announcement' but provide no context regarding film remakes (13 Going on 30), new series (Harry Potter), or the return of specific actors (Tobey Maguire, Matthew Lillard, Jamie Lee Curtis). Therefore, the evidence is irrelevant to the claim.

The web search results provide general information about movie theaters (Regal) and independent cinemas (Film Forum), but they do not mention the specific films *Project Hail Mary* or *Michael*, nor do they provide any context regarding whether they were 'nostalgia plays aimed at Gen Z.' The evidence is insufficient to verify the claim.

The web search results confirm that Generation Z is a recognized demographic cohort, and one result mentions YouTube user demographics generally. However, none of the provided evidence contains the specific statistics: '14.7% of YouTube's 18-to-24 demographic' or '25.1% of U.S. YouTube users.' The evidence is insufficient to confirm the precise figures.