Are movie theaters taking over again?

This summer set records for the box office, with it being the highest-grossing season of all time, earning up to $4,765 billion. Living in such a digital era, most people are constantly attached to their phones; it is surprising that people would rather go to a movie theater rather than stream a movie at home. But why was this summer the high-grossing season, and why do people go to the theaters rather than stay at home?