Warner Bros. Makes Hollywood History With 7 Straight Films Opening Above $40M

From spring through early fall 2025, Warner Bros. delivered a run that cut across genres and audiences while clearing the same milestone every time. Seven consecutive theatrical releases each debuted above forty million dollars at the domestic box office, creating a rare streak powered by a mix of brand titles, fresh originals, and premium format play.

The releases arrived through the studio’s main label and its New Line banner, with strategic partnerships adding fuel where it mattered. A video game adaptation brought in families, horror continued to anchor weekend traffic, and a high profile superhero relaunch drew one of the year’s largest crowds. Below are the seven films ordered by their domestic opening weekend totals from lowest to highest.

‘Weapons’ (2025)

The film opened to $43.5 million domestic, extending the studio’s momentum into late summer. It reached multiplexes with a wide footprint and played strongly with horror fans who turn out on opening weekend.

The title came through New Line under the Warner Bros. banner, giving the slate another reliable genre driver. Strong preview turnout and premium screens helped its first frame surpass the threshold that defined this streak.

‘Sinners’ (2025)

This original thriller began its run with a $48 million domestic debut that showed clear interest in non franchise genre fare. The launch arrived while earlier studio releases were still drawing audiences, giving the slate multiple titles in play at once.

The release pattern set up healthy weekday traffic after a solid first Sunday, especially in larger markets with more premium screens. Its opening added another data point that supported the studio’s schedule design during the spring corridor.

‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ (2025)

The series returned with a $51.6 million domestic opening, signaling robust demand for the franchise. The film connected with fans who know the brand and with new viewers looking for a large scale scare on premium screens.

This start aligned with franchise heavy marketing that emphasized inventive set pieces and big audience reactions. The performance reinforced how long running horror brands can slot into early summer and spark strong first frame results.

‘F1 The Movie’ (2025)

The racing drama crossed the line with a $57 million domestic debut after a wide rollout. Real world motorsport access and on track photography were central to the campaign, which highlighted spectacle and star power.

Warner Bros. handled the theatrical release in partnership with Apple Original Films on the distribution side, placing the film in premium auditoriums alongside standard screens. The strategy helped bring in general audiences and fans of racing for a sizable first weekend.

‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ (2025)

This new entry in the Conjuring Universe opened to $83 million domestic and delivered another late summer surge for the studio. The brand’s history with shared lore and returning characters supported broad awareness before opening day.

New Line’s horror pipeline again proved effective for wide launch weekends with strong walk up business. The debut kept the studio’s momentum intact while adding another crowd pleasing scare title to the yearly calendar.

‘Superman’ (2025)

The DC relaunch soared to a $125 million domestic opening on its first weekend in wide release. The rollout emphasized the new creative direction and positioned the film as a cornerstone of future entries.

Premium formats and extensive nationwide availability boosted per theater averages through Saturday. The strong start set the tone for July and helped the slate maintain a steady presence at the top of the charts.

‘A Minecraft Movie’ (2025)

The video game adaptation led the way with a $162 million domestic opening that brought in families and gamers alike. Playful world building and brand recognition translated into heavy advance sales and long lines on Saturday.

A broad four quadrant appeal, combined with premium large format showtimes, amplified capacity across the weekend. The result established a towering benchmark for the run and provided early momentum that carried through the seasons.

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