Oh, I got that tracked too. Last year's announce season started 118 days before opening. This year, it was 117.
The fifth announcement came 61 days before opening night. This year's was 54. So, about a week behind on that front; but, there was a huge gap in July (6/28 to 7/25) that I don't think we'll see again this year.
You need data, I'm your candy man.
Wait...crap...that's not a hint at anything.