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  "headline": "Domestic Box Office For Summer 1982 - Box Office Mojo",
  "summary": "The Summer 1982 domestic box office season, spanning May 7 to September 6, saw \"E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial\" emerge as the top-grossing film, earning over $238 million during the season. Other significant releases included \"Rocky III\" and \"Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,\" contributing to a diverse cinematic landscape. The data provides a historical overview of film performance and distribution during this period.",
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