Here Are the Weekend Box Office Hits for This Weekend, with ‘Weapons’ Leading for Second Straight Week
Another busy weekend brought a mix of holdovers and new arrivals, with a handful of films passing big milestones. The top spot belonged to a sophomore genre title, while a new action sequel cracked the top three and an Indian opener landed in the top ten with a strong per theater pull.
A classic kaiju favorite returned to theaters in a fresh reissue and connected with fans again. Several long running summer players continued to draw steady crowds and now sit on sizable totals after many weeks in release.
15. ‘East of Wall’ (2025)
‘East of Wall’ opened to 372,240 from Sony Pictures Classics. The specialty release played in 626 theaters with a per theater average of 594 and matched its total with this debut frame.
‘East of Wall’ arrives under the Sony Pictures Classics banner, which focuses on festival driven and prestige titles. The film begins its run with an initial platform across art house venues ahead of potential regional expansions.
14. ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ (2025)
‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ earned 532,000 for Sony Pictures Releasing in weekend five after a 75.1 percent decline. The film is now in 352 theaters after leaving 753 locations and averaged 1,511 per theater. The domestic total sits at 31,937,000.
‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ continues the slasher franchise that began with the 1997 adaptation of the Lois Duncan novel. The latest installment returns to the coastal setting and explores the fallout from a past secret that refuses to stay buried.
13. ‘Sketch’ (2025)
‘Sketch’ grossed 925,991 for Angel in its second weekend after a 62 percent decline. The film is on 1,854 screens after dropping 303 locations and averaged 499 per theater. The total now stands at 7,015,571.
‘Sketch’ is released by Angel, the distributor behind several crowd driven releases that build through community engagement. The film is positioned for grassroots support across faith friendly and family oriented markets.
12. ‘Together’ (2025)
‘Together’ added 1,071,570 for Neon in its third weekend after a drop of 57.7 percent. It played in 1,300 theaters after exiting 925 locations and averaged 824 per theater. The cumulative domestic gross has reached 19,700,613.
‘Together’ arrives from Neon, the boutique distributor known for acclaimed international and indie releases. The film continues its rollout with a focus on specialty audiences and curated programming.
11. ‘Shin Godzilla’ (2016)
‘Shin Godzilla’ earned 1,625,927 in its 2025 reissue from GKIDS. The release played in 1,290 theaters with a per theater average of 1,260 and has a reissue total of 2,475,884.
‘Shin Godzilla’ is the 2016 Toho revival directed by Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi and presents a modern reinvention of the iconic kaiju. The reissue introduces the film to new audiences while giving longtime fans another chance to experience the city leveling spectacle on the big screen.
10. ‘Coolie’ (2025)
‘Coolie’ opened to 2,450,000 from Prathyangira Cinemas. The launch came in 800 theaters with a per theater average of 3,062 and matched the domestic total with this first frame.
‘Coolie’ is a Tamil language action film starring Rajinikanth and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film expands the star’s reach in North America through a wide South Asian release footprint.
9. ‘F1’ (2025)
‘F1: The Movie’ took in 2,660,000 in its eighth weekend for Warner Bros with an 8.8 percent dip. The film is on 1,172 screens after dropping 179 theaters and averaged 2,269 per theater. The cumulative gross has climbed to 182,807,225.
‘F1: The Movie’ is directed by Joseph Kosinski and stars Brad Pitt and Damson Idris as drivers on a fictional team set amid the real Formula One paddock. Production worked with the series at live Grand Prix events to capture on track footage with custom camera rigs.
8. ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ (2025)
‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ grossed 2,900,000 for Universal Pictures in weekend seven after a 40.1 percent dip. The title played in 2,270 theaters after shedding 421 locations and averaged 1,277 per theater. The total now sits at 332,119,920.
‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ continues the long running franchise from Amblin and Universal that began with ‘Jurassic Park’. The film is produced by Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley with Steven Spielberg serving as executive producer.
7. ‘The Naked Gun’ (2025)
‘The Naked Gun’ earned 4,800,000 in its third weekend for Paramount Pictures International after a 42.2 percent decline. The comedy played in 3,027 theaters after a reduction of 336 and averaged 1,585 per theater. The film has reached 41,978,162 domestic to date.
‘The Naked Gun’ is directed by Akiva Schaffer and stars Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr alongside Pamela Anderson. The new entry revives the beloved slapstick brand that began with the original police spoof series.
6. ‘Superman’ (2025)
‘Superman’ added 5,285,000 for Warner Bros in weekend six, easing 33.5 percent. The film is now in 2,655 theaters after a reduction of 265 and averaged 1,990 per theater. The domestic total stands at 340,918,636.
‘Superman’ is written and directed by James Gunn and stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent with Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. The film launches the next era of the DC universe on the big screen with a mix of classic Daily Planet journalism and superhero spectacle.
5. ‘The Bad Guys 2’ (2025)
‘The Bad Guys 2’ posted 7,500,000 in its third weekend for Universal Pictures after a 29.2 percent dip. It played in 3,380 theaters after losing 480 locations and averaged 2,218 per theater. The running total is 57,218,655.
‘The Bad Guys 2’ continues the caper driven animated series based on Aaron Blabey’s books. The voice cast brings back Sam Rockwell as Mr. Wolf and Marc Maron as Mr. Snake as the crew faces a new heist and fresh rivals.
4. ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ (2025)
‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ collected 8,800,000 for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in weekend four after a 44.3 percent slide. The film played in 3,355 theaters after losing 245 locations and averaged 2,622 per theater. The cumulative gross has reached 247,037,549.
‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ introduces Marvel’s first family to the current cinematic timeline under director Matt Shakman. The ensemble features Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss Bachrach as Ben Grimm.
3. ‘Nobody 2’ (2025)
‘Nobody 2’ debuted with 9,250,000 from Universal Pictures International. The opening landed in 3,260 theaters and averaged 2,837 per theater and matched its domestic total with this first frame.
‘Nobody 2’ features Bob Odenkirk returning as Hutch Mansell. The sequel is written by Derek Kolstad and directed by Ilya Naishuller and expands the action saga that began with the original sleeper hit.
2. ‘Freakier Friday’ (2025)
‘Freakier Friday’ earned 14,500,000 in its second weekend for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The drop was 49.3 percent weekend over weekend with 3,975 theaters in play and a per theater average of 3,647. The domestic total stands at 54,776,337 after two weeks.
‘Freakier Friday’ brings back Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan as the mother and daughter whose lives are turned upside down after a magical body swap. The film continues Disney’s modern run of live action comedies and is directed by Nisha Ganatra.
1. ‘Weapons’ (2025)
‘Weapons’ led the frame with 25,000,000 for Warner Bros in its second weekend. The film fell 42.5 percent from last weekend and played in 3,450 theaters after adding 248 locations and averaged 7,246 per theater. The running total is 89,044,723 after two weeks.
‘Weapons’ is written and directed by Zach Cregger, the filmmaker behind ‘Barbarian’. The release is part of Warner Bros slate of original thrillers and arrived from the New Line label with a wide domestic rollout.
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