‘Practical Magic 2’ Takes Top Spot From ‘Spider-Man’ With Low $30 Million Debut As All New Releases Flop at the BO!!

Whatever spell conjured by the witchy Owens sisters, played onscreen by Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in two “Practical Magic” movies, wasn’t powerful enough to lure audiences to theaters. Despite a first-place finish, “Practical Magic 2” disappointed in its box office debut with $30 million from 4,146 North American theaters, arriving on the lower end of expectations. Overseas, Warner Bros. fantasy sequel collected a dismal … Continue reading ‘Practical Magic 2’ Takes Top Spot From ‘Spider-Man’ With Low $30 Million Debut As All New Releases Flop at the BO!!

Summer U.S. Box Office Hits All-Time $4.76B Record!!

No one ever imagined this would be a record $4.76 billion summer. When we started off, we knew Universal’s The Odyssey was destined to be huge given that the 70MM Imax tickets sold out a year in advance. Sony/Marvel Studio’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day was also bound to be big, but the biggest movie of all-time at the domestic box office? No way! No one … Continue reading Summer U.S. Box Office Hits All-Time $4.76B Record!!

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Stays No. 1 in Sixth Weekend, While New Releases Flop at the BO!!

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” was No. 1 at the domestic box office for the sixth consecutive weekend, a rare feat that underscores the movie’s remarkable staying power as well as the lack of competition on cinema marquees. “Brand New Day” earned $18 million over the traditional weekend and is estimated to collect $23.3 million through the Labor Day holiday on Monday. Peter Parker’s latest adventure … Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Stays No. 1 in Sixth Weekend, While New Releases Flop at the BO!!

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Has Officially Become the 3rd Highest-Grossing Release Ever!!

Considered “the best Spidey adventure in 20 years” by Collider‘s Charlie Ridgley, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has dominated headlines since its blockbuster debut at the end of July. Following the disappointing trio of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Thunderbolts*, and Captain America: Brave New World, released in 2025, expectations of the MCU‘s first big movie of 2026 were perhaps lower than previous Spidey installments. However, … Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Has Officially Become the 3rd Highest-Grossing Release Ever!!

‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Surprises No. 2 Spot & $15.4M Behind ‘Spider-Man 4’ as ‘Dog Stars’ Flops at the BO!!

It might not have been quite the show of emphatic box office support that Looney Tunes fans hoped to see after Coyote vs. Acme avoided becoming a Warner Bros. tax write-off, but the film managed to get rolling over the weekend to score a second-place finish behind the unstoppable Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Meanwhile, Ridley Scott‘s The Dog Stars was sent to the doghouse. Ketchup … Continue reading ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Surprises No. 2 Spot & $15.4M Behind ‘Spider-Man 4’ as ‘Dog Stars’ Flops at the BO!!

‘The Odyssey’ Officially Becomes Christopher Nolan’s Highest Domestic Grosser!!

Just over a month into its theatrical run, Christopher Nolan‘s The Odyssey is continuing to defy expectations at the box office. The movie delivered the biggest opening-weekend haul of the Oscar-winning director’s career, and subsequently became his third film to gross more than $1 billion at the worldwide box office. The Odyssey has now overtaken The Dark Knight to become Nolan’s top-grossing movie at the … Continue reading ‘The Odyssey’ Officially Becomes Christopher Nolan’s Highest Domestic Grosser!!

‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Officially Tracking for $300M Opening Weekend!!

With four months to go until the biggest box-office clash since “Barbenheimer” in 2023, both movies involved — Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three — have opened pre-sales. As expected, both films are fueling interest in each other, much like how Oppenheimer and Barbie did three years ago. Combined, those two hits grossed around $2.5 billion at the worldwide box office. Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: … Continue reading ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Officially Tracking for $300M Opening Weekend!!

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Stays on Top With $39M, While ‘Insidious 6’ Opens Strong with $25M at BO!!

Long may Peter Parker reign! Sony’s Marvel adventure “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” continues to dominate at the box office, collecting $39 million in its fourth weekend of release. Despite a smattering of newcomers, Spidey remained at No. 1 ahead of another Sony release, “Insidious: Out of the Further.” Much lower down on box office charts were Lionsgate’s action-thriller “Mutiny,” starring Jason Statham, and Black Bear’s … Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Stays on Top With $39M, While ‘Insidious 6’ Opens Strong with $25M at BO!!

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Remains at Top as ‘End of Oak Street’ Debuts With Underwhelming $21 Million at the BO!!

Dog days of summer? This year’s August at the box office didn’t get the memo. This popcorn season is ending with a bang rather than the usual whimper as “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and “The Odyssey” continue to pack in crowds. Meanwhile, two new movies, Warner Bros.’ prehistoric sci-fi mystery “The End of Oak Street” with Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor and Paramount’s animated sequel … Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Remains at Top as ‘End of Oak Street’ Debuts With Underwhelming $21 Million at the BO!!

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Officially Crosses $2 Billion at the Worldwide BO!!

Topping the charts for the third weekend in a row, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is now among the five highest-grossing films in domestic box-office history and the eighth highest-grossing hit on the all-time global list. The superhero tentpole demolished Avengers: Endgame‘s domestic opening-weekend record, grossing a mammoth $360 million. It also surpassed the coveted $1 billion mark worldwide in its first week of release, thanks … Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Officially Crosses $2 Billion at the Worldwide BO!!

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Officially Becomes Highest-Grossing Hollywood Film in India!!

Last weekend, box office history was made on several fronts, courtesy of Tom Holland’s Peter Parker. In his fourth full-length feature in the lead role, alongside the likes of Zendaya, Jon Bernthal, Jacob Batalon, and Mark Ruffalo, Holland has helped define this year in film with a blockbuster that’s already smashed several eye-catching records. This includes earning the biggest opening weekend in domestic history and … Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Officially Becomes Highest-Grossing Hollywood Film in India!!

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Webs $145 Million in Third-Biggest Second Weekend of All Time at the BO!!

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is continuing its unparalleled box office run, scoring another $145 million domestically during its second weekend in theaters. Just to put those stratospheric ticket sales in context, only one movie this year — “Toy Story 5” — earned around that much in its opening weekend, with Disney’s Pixar adventure debuting to $159 million. “Brand New Day” scored the third-biggest second weekend … Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Webs $145 Million in Third-Biggest Second Weekend of All Time at the BO!!

‘The Odyssey’ Officially Crosses the One Billion Mark at the BO!!

It’s safe to say that, coming into the year, The Odyssey was one of the most anticipated movies of 2026. Christopher Nolan lit the world on fire — albeit not at the same level as an atomic bomb — with his work on Oppenheimer in 2023, and the film won seven Oscars, including two to Nolan for his work directing and producing the feature, with … Continue reading ‘The Odyssey’ Officially Crosses the One Billion Mark at the BO!!

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Spins $355M aka the Second Biggest Opening Weekend of All Time at the BO!!

With great power comes truly heroic ticket sales. Sony and Marvel‘s comic book adventure “Brand New Day” obliterated box office expectations, collecting a jaw-dropping $355 million from 4,487 North American theaters. It’s the second-biggest debut in domestic box office history, following 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame” with $357 million, not adjusted for inflation. “Brand New Day” could end up eclipsing the all-time record if Monday’s final tally … Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Spins $355M aka the Second Biggest Opening Weekend of All Time at the BO!!

‘Toy Story 5’ Become Disney’s First Billion Dollar Movie of the Year!!

While the headlines are dominated by The Odyssey, another movie achieved a tremendous feat this weekend at the worldwide box office. Mere days after the Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, overtook Oppenheimer to become the top-grossing biopic of all time and crossed the $1 billion mark worldwide, a third 2026 release has joined the club. Before Michael, the year’s first film to hit this coveted milestone … Continue reading ‘Toy Story 5’ Become Disney’s First Billion Dollar Movie of the Year!!

‘The Odyssey’ Continues Dominance with $87M Second Weekend Haul at the BO!!

Universal’s The Odyssey remained muscular after a near $26M Friday and $34.6M Saturday, posting Christopher Nolan’s best second weekend ever at the domestic box office with $87M. That’s also, as we told you before the weekend got underway, the best second weekend for a R-rated movie after Deadpool & Wolverine ($96.8M) and ahead of It‘s second frame ($60.1M). The Odyssey is already Universal’s second highest … Continue reading ‘The Odyssey’ Continues Dominance with $87M Second Weekend Haul at the BO!!

‘The Odyssey’ Stuns With $124 Million Domestic & $264 Million Worldwide Opening at the BO!!

It’s a box office debut fit for a king. Christopher Nolan‘s action epic “The Odyssey” ignited to $124.5 million from 3,919 domestic theaters over the weekend, defying expectations and setting up the R-rated spectacle for a long, long journey in theaters. These ticket sales are notable as Nolan’s biggest debut since 2012’s “The Dark Knight Rises” ($160 million) as well as the third-largest opening of … Continue reading ‘The Odyssey’ Stuns With $124 Million Domestic & $264 Million Worldwide Opening at the BO!!

‘Obsession’ Has Officially Become the Highest-Grossing Original Horror Movie of the Century!!

Horror has rarely been more popular than it is today, with some of the biggest movies of the year hailing from the devil’s favorite genre. Whether it’s a genius sequel such as 28 Years: The Bone Temple, or a viral sensation from a record-breaking 20-year-old director in A24‘s Backrooms, 2026 has already hosted several of the best horror movies in recent memory. But of these … Continue reading ‘Obsession’ Has Officially Become the Highest-Grossing Original Horror Movie of the Century!!

‘Moana’ Live-Action Remake Takes Top Spot with a Disappointing $43M Opening at the BO!!

“Moana” failed to make a splash at the box office, earning $43 million from 3,827 North American theaters in its opening weekend. Those ticket sales, though enough for No. 1 on box office charts, are disastrous given the live-action “Moana” remake has a massive $250 million production budget — and that’s before Disney‘s hefty marketing spend. Arriving in theaters a decade after the original 2016 … Continue reading ‘Moana’ Live-Action Remake Takes Top Spot with a Disappointing $43M Opening at the BO!!

‘Obsession’ Is Officially One of the Highest-Grossing Horror Movies Ever!!

The summer box office is starting to hit its stride ahead of the mammoth arrivals of Christopher Nolan’s profound adaptation of Homer’s epic, The Odyssey, and the latest big MCU entry, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with both movies starring husband-and-wife duo Zendaya and Tom Holland. But last weekend, the last blockbuster, Minions & Monsters, debuted to disappointing figures, earning the lowest opening in the Despicable … Continue reading ‘Obsession’ Is Officially One of the Highest-Grossing Horror Movies Ever!!

‘Moana’ Live-Action Movie Tracking is Predicting a Box Office Bomb for Disney!!

The live-action Moana movie is on track to become one of Disney’s biggest box office disasters. It features Catherine Laga‘aia and Dwayne Johnson in leading roles. How much is the live-action Moana movie now expected to make? Last month, Disney’s live-action Moana movie was projected to make between $80 million and $105 million in its opening domestic weekend. It was also expected to earn at … Continue reading ‘Moana’ Live-Action Movie Tracking is Predicting a Box Office Bomb for Disney!!

‘Minions & Monsters’ Dethrones ‘Toy Story 5’ With Franchise-Low $61 Million Debut at the BO!!

Although “Minions & Monsters,” a 1920s Hollywood-set prequel in the animated “Despicable Me” universe, led the box office over the Fourth of July weekend, the well-reviewed family film didn’t quite set off fireworks. It opened way behind projections with $36 million from 4,243 North American locations between Friday and Monday and $61 million since Wednesday. Heading into the weekend, “Minions & Monsters” was aiming for … Continue reading ‘Minions & Monsters’ Dethrones ‘Toy Story 5’ With Franchise-Low $61 Million Debut at the BO!!

‘Supergirl’ Falters with Disappointing Debut as ‘Toy Story 5’ Remains Top Choice at the BO!!

“Supergirl” is struggling to take flight at the box office. The comic book adaptation, a space adventure revolving around Superman’s cousin, debuted to a disappointing $38 million from 3,600 North American theaters and $68 million globally. Heading into the weekend, the Warner Bros. and DC Studios film was targeting a domestic start of around $50 million to $55 million, which already would have been a … Continue reading ‘Supergirl’ Falters with Disappointing Debut as ‘Toy Story 5’ Remains Top Choice at the BO!!

‘Toy Story 5’ Sets Franchise Record Opening with $160 Million at the BO!!

Kids these days might prefer tech to toys, but Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie still got it. “Toy Story 5” ruled over the box office with $160 million from 4,425 North America theaters, landing on the higher end of expectations while securing the biggest domestic debut of the year over Universal’s “Super Mario Galaxy Movie” ($131.7 million). The animated sequel also ranks as the largest … Continue reading ‘Toy Story 5’ Sets Franchise Record Opening with $160 Million at the BO!!

‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Is Officially a Billion-Dollar Franchise!!

Last week, 2026 got its first billion-dollar movie, as the video game adaptation sequel The Super Mario Galaxy Movie officially crossed the $1 billion mark at the box office. Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, the animated sequel is the first film of the year to achieve this box office milestone, although the upcoming fifth installment in the beloved … Continue reading ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Is Officially a Billion-Dollar Franchise!!

‘Michael’ Just Passed ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ to Become the Highest-Grossing Musical Biopic Ever!!

Michael just hit a massive box office milestone, and an even bigger one could be around the corner. The musical biopic surpassed a long-standing record while eyeing another benchmark at the worldwide box office. Michael beats Bohemian Rhapsody at global box office Antoine Fuqua’s Michael has officially surpassed Bohemian Rhapsody as the highest-grossing musical biopic ever, according to Box Office Mojo. The Michael Jackson biopic has earned $932.2 million worldwide through … Continue reading ‘Michael’ Just Passed ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ to Become the Highest-Grossing Musical Biopic Ever!!

‘Disclosure Day’ Tops with $44 Million Opening as ‘Obsession’ Continues to Shatter Expectations at the BO!!

“Disclosure Day,” a sci-fi adventure from Steven Spielberg, opened to No. 1 at the domestic box office with $44 million from 3,824 theaters. Those ticket sales were above estimates of $35 million, though below the $50 million that rival studios argue a film of this scale should earn in its debut to justify its price tag. “Disclosure Day,” one of the summer’s biggest gambles, cost … Continue reading ‘Disclosure Day’ Tops with $44 Million Opening as ‘Obsession’ Continues to Shatter Expectations at the BO!!

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Is Officially the First $1 Billion Dollar Movie of the Year!!

With Backrooms, Obsession, and Masters of the Universe dominating headlines this past week, a major update slipped through the cracks. No, it isn’t the underperformance of The Mandalorian and Grogu, to the point that the movie is now trailing Solo: A Star Wars Story. Nor is it the textbook counter-programming provided by the World War II drama-thriller Pressure, starring Brendan Fraser and Andrew Scott. This … Continue reading ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Is Officially the First $1 Billion Dollar Movie of the Year!!

‘Scary Movie’ Stabs ‘Masters of the Universe’ with $55 Million Opening at the BO!!

It’s a horror trifecta. Paramount’s “Scary Movie” ruled at the box office with $55 million in its opening weekend, extending an unexpected streak for, well, scary movies in the height of summer movie season. The R-rated parody was joined at the top of North American charts by “Backrooms” and “Obsession,” two horror films that captured lightning in a bottle with Gen Z crowds. Buoyed by … Continue reading ‘Scary Movie’ Stabs ‘Masters of the Universe’ with $55 Million Opening at the BO!!

‘Backrooms’ Scares Up With $81 Million Debut, ‘Obsession’ Sees Another Jump, While ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Sees Massive Drop at the BO!!

This weekend was one for the box office history books. Movie theaters across the nation were jamming with Gen Z crowds, who showed up en masse for not one but two buzzy horror films. A24’s “Backrooms” collected a jaw-dropping, record-breaking $81 million from 3,442 North American theaters in its opening weekend. That’s as ticket sales for the Focus Features breakout “Obsession” jumped again in its … Continue reading ‘Backrooms’ Scares Up With $81 Million Debut, ‘Obsession’ Sees Another Jump, While ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Sees Massive Drop at the BO!!

‘Obsession’: Breakout Horror Hit Sets New Historic Record at the BO!!

An incredible event is unfolding at the box office. A new horror movie grossed more in its second weekend of release domestically than it did in its first. This is virtually unheard of, and not just for horror films but for movies of all kinds. The most recent movie that came close to achieving this feat was Sinners, which dropped by around 5% in its … Continue reading ‘Obsession’: Breakout Horror Hit Sets New Historic Record at the BO!!

‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Takes Top Spot But With Lowest Disney Era ‘Star Wars’ Opening at the BO!!

For the first time in nearly seven years, “Star Wars” fans finally had a reason to go to the movies. And plenty of ’em showed up for “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” which collected $82 million in its opening weekend and an estimated $102 million through Monday. Those ticket sales are aligned with expectations, though box office analysts are mixed on the results. On one hand, … Continue reading ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Takes Top Spot But With Lowest Disney Era ‘Star Wars’ Opening at the BO!!

‘Michael’ Returns to Top in 4th Weekend, ‘Obsession’ Starts Strong With $16 Million as ‘In The Grey’ Bombs at the BO!!

“Michael” has moonwalked back to No. 1 at the domestic box office, earning a strong $26 million in its fourth weekend of release. In a sign of its remarkable staying power, “Michael” towered over several more recent releases, such as “The Devil Wears Prada 2” and “Mortal Kombat II” as well as newcomers like the Focus Features horror film “Obsession,” Amazon MGM’s revenge thriller “Is … Continue reading ‘Michael’ Returns to Top in 4th Weekend, ‘Obsession’ Starts Strong With $16 Million as ‘In The Grey’ Bombs at the BO!!

‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Retains No. 1 With $43 Million as ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Launches with $40 Million at the BO!!

Apparently, the gruff fighter Johnny Cage wasn’t much of a match for the all-powerful Miranda Priestly. Disney’s “The Devil Wears Prada 2” retained the No. 1 spot on domestic box office charts despite three major new releases, including the video game adaptation “Mortal Kombat II.” The “Devil Wears Prada” sequel added $43 million from 4,200 North American theaters, declining just 44% from its debut while … Continue reading ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Retains No. 1 With $43 Million as ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Launches with $40 Million at the BO!!

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Struts to an Impressive $77M Domestic & $233M Worldwide Opening at the BO!!

Movie theaters are en vogue again — at least based on the blockbuster turnout for “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” Disney’s star-studded sequel has defied box office expectations with $77 million in its opening weekend. Those ticket sales tower above the original, which launched to $27.5 million domestically in 2006. They also rank as the fourth-best start of the year, behind “Michael” ($97.5 million), “The … Continue reading ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Struts to an Impressive $77M Domestic & $233M Worldwide Opening at the BO!!

‘Desert Warrior’ Has Become One of the Biggest Box Office Bombs of All Time!!

While the Michael Jackson biopic dominated headlines this past weekend with a record-breaking box-office debut, another wide release attracted the other kind of attention for its disastrous opening. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, Michael grossed nearly $100 million at the domestic box office in its opening weekend, setting a new record for biopics. It was followed by the holdover hits The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and … Continue reading ‘Desert Warrior’ Has Become One of the Biggest Box Office Bombs of All Time!!

‘Michael’ Moon Walks With Record-Setting $97 Million Debut at the BO!!

There’s a new box office king. “Michael,” a biopic from Lionsgate about the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, arrived in theaters as an instant sensation with $97 million domestically and $217 million globally in its first weekend of release. These ticket sales rank as the best start of all time for a biopic, smashing the record set by 2015’s “Straight Outta Compton” ($60 million). And … Continue reading ‘Michael’ Moon Walks With Record-Setting $97 Million Debut at the BO!!

‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Still at the Top With $35M, while ‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ Debuts With $13.5M at the BO!!

Illumination/Nintendo/Universal’s Super Mario Galaxy Movie came in higher with a No. 1 third weekend of $35M, -49%, after a better than expected Saturday near $17M. Running cume by end of today is $355.2M. While this movie along with Project Hail Mary ($20.4M fifth weekend, -15%, cume $285M, now ahead of Dune: Part Two which finaled at $282M stateside) have been the anchors of spring much … Continue reading ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Still at the Top With $35M, while ‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ Debuts With $13.5M at the BO!!

‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Stays on Top with $68 Million in Second Weekend as ‘You, Me and Tuscany’ Opens with $8 Million at the BO!!

Universal’s animated sequel “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” remained No. 1 at the domestic box office, collecting $69 million from 4,284 North American theaters in its second weekend of release. Those ticket sales mark a 48% decline from its debut, a strong hold for a blockbuster of this scale. So far, the video game adaptation has grossed $308 million domestically and $629 million globally. After … Continue reading ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Stays on Top with $68 Million in Second Weekend as ‘You, Me and Tuscany’ Opens with $8 Million at the BO!!

‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’’ Ignites to Blockbuster $190 Million Opening as ‘The Drama’ Impresses with $14 Million at the BO!!

Wahoo! Universal and Illumination’s animated sequel “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” has activated the domestic box office with $130 million from 4,252 theaters in its opening weekend and $190 million in its first five days of release. These blockbuster figures rank as the year’s largest domestic debut, ahead of March’s “Project Hail Mary” with $80.5 million. However they ever-so-slightly trail its franchise predecessor, 2023’s “The … Continue reading ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’’ Ignites to Blockbuster $190 Million Opening as ‘The Drama’ Impresses with $14 Million at the BO!!

‘Project Hail Mary’ Stays on Tops with $54.5 Million as ‘They Will Kill You’ Flops at the BO!!

“Project Hail Mary” easily topped the box office for the second consecutive weekend, bringing in a heavenly $54.5 million. There have been hits in 2026, such as “Scream 7” and “Hoppers,” but “Project Hail Mary” is shaping up to be the year’s first true blockbuster, having already earned $164.3 million domestically. “Project Hail Mary” only dropped 32% from its debut weekend, signaling the film will … Continue reading ‘Project Hail Mary’ Stays on Tops with $54.5 Million as ‘They Will Kill You’ Flops at the BO!!

‘Project Hail Mary’ Flies Off with the Year’s Biggest Debut With $80 Million at the BO!!

Ryan Gosling’s sci-fi epic “Project Hail Mary” lived up to its name, collecting a stellar $80.5 million in its box office launch to deliver a much-needed theatrical win for Amazon MGM. This marks the studio’s biggest opening ever, shattering the record set by 2023’s “Creed III” with $58 million. It’s also the largest debut of the year above February’s slasher sequel “Scream 7” with $63 million. … Continue reading ‘Project Hail Mary’ Flies Off with the Year’s Biggest Debut With $80 Million at the BO!!

‘Hoppers’ Remains No. 1 as Colleen Hoover’s ‘Reminders of Him’ Impresses with $18 Million Opening at the BO!!

Colleen Hoover is once again proving her box office prowess. Universal’s romantic drama “Reminders of Him,” the author’s latest best-seller to land on the big screen, impressed with $18.2 million from 3,402 North American theaters in its debut. Those ticket sales are notably above pre-release expectations of $10 million to $12 million. The film earned $10 million from 56 overseas territories for a global tally … Continue reading ‘Hoppers’ Remains No. 1 as Colleen Hoover’s ‘Reminders of Him’ Impresses with $18 Million Opening at the BO!!

‘Hoppers’ Sets Best Pixar Original Opening in Nine Years as ‘The Bride!’ Bombs at the BO!!

Pixar original’s Hoppers leaped to a $46M U.S./Canada opening, the best seen for a Pixar original as well an original animated movie since 2017’s Coco. Global was also big at $88M, $42M of that from 40 territories. Not only is it a big comeback for a sub-genre that families would flock to without question pre-streaming, but also Pixar is a phoenix rising here. This has … Continue reading ‘Hoppers’ Sets Best Pixar Original Opening in Nine Years as ‘The Bride!’ Bombs at the BO!!

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Passes Final Shortcoming Milestone at the BO!!

For the first time in its box office run, James Cameron‘s Avatar: Fire and Ash dropped out of the domestic top 10 this weekend. The movie has spent a remarkable 10 weeks in the top 10. As impressive as the achievement sounds, however, it’s nothing like the success that the first Avatar and its sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water, saw during their respective runs. … Continue reading ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Passes Final Shortcoming Milestone at the BO!!

‘Scream 7’ Slashes to Record Opening With Franchise-Best $64.1M Debut at the BO!!

Ghostface’s still got it. “Scream 7,” the latest installment in Paramount and Spyglass Media’s long-running slasher series, cemented a franchise record with $64.1 million in its domestic box office debut. That’s a scary-good start for the 30-year-old property, and one that greatly improves upon the opening of 2023’s “Scream VI,” which previously held the domestic opening weekend benchmark with $44.4 million. “Scream 7” collected another … Continue reading ‘Scream 7’ Slashes to Record Opening With Franchise-Best $64.1M Debut at the BO!!

‘GOAT’ Takes Over ‘Wuthering Heights’ Spot While New Releases Plummet at the BO!!

Some good news: the post-Presidents Day weekend in U.S./Canada wasn’t that slow with all films grossing just over $79M, +2% from a year ago. The 2026 year to date B.O. stands at $1.05 billion, still ahead of 2025 by 7% per industry estimates. Before Super Mario Galaxy Movie arrives to rain cash over the Easter stretch (April 1), March on paper looks like it will … Continue reading ‘GOAT’ Takes Over ‘Wuthering Heights’ Spot While New Releases Plummet at the BO!!

‘Wuthering Heights’ Dominates as ‘GOAT’ & ‘Crime 101’ Follow Behind at the BO!!

“Wuthering Heights,” a steamy romantic drama starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, is heating up the box office over Valentine’s Day weekend. The R-rated film has debuted to $34.8 million from 3,682 North American theaters and is projected to earn $40 million through President’s Day on Monday. Rivals believe the four-day figure will be closer to $35 million. In a box office twist, “Wuthering Heights” … Continue reading ‘Wuthering Heights’ Dominates as ‘GOAT’ & ‘Crime 101’ Follow Behind at the BO!!

‘Send Help’ Hold Top Spot, as ‘Melania’ Plunges Downward at the BO!!

Football festivities and frigid temperatures across the East Coast and Midwest kept moviegoers on the couch and contributed to a glacial Super Bowl weekend at the box office. Without any new releases from the major studios, Sam Raimi’s survival thriller “Send Help” remained in first place with $10 million from 3,475 North American venues, a 47% drop from its $19.1 million debut. Meanwhile “Melania,” a … Continue reading ‘Send Help’ Hold Top Spot, as ‘Melania’ Plunges Downward at the BO!!

‘Send Help’ & ‘Iron Lung’ Open Strong, But ‘Melania’ Surprises at the BO!!

“Melania,” a documentary that shadows the first lady of the United States in the lead-up to Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration, is eclipsing box office expectations. The film has generated $7.04 million from 1,778 North American theaters, a huge start for a documentary (especially one that doesn’t involve music and isn’t about a concert). Projections, which fluctuated throughout the weekend, launched above pre-release estimates of $3 … Continue reading ‘Send Help’ & ‘Iron Lung’ Open Strong, But ‘Melania’ Surprises at the BO!!