Here Are the Weekend Box Office Hits for This Weekend, with ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Leading the Pack

The domestic box office saw a massive surge this weekend as horror fans and families turned out in droves for new releases and holdover hits. Universal Pictures International secured a decisive victory with their latest horror sequel while Disney continued to perform well with its animated juggernaut. Independent studios also made their mark with several limited releases expanding or debuting with strong per-theater averages. The following list details the top fifteen films based on their weekend earnings and overall theatrical performance.

‘Nuremberg’ (2025)

Sony Pictures Classics sees this historical drama add $356,467 to its coffers during its fifth weekend in theaters. The film experienced a 53.3% decline from the previous frame and has now reached a total domestic gross of $13,226,839. It played in 341 locations and averaged $1,045 per theater as it begins to wind down its theatrical run. The narrative focuses on the psychological duel between an American psychiatrist and a high-ranking Nazi official before the war crimes trials.

‘Rental Family’ (2025)

Searchlight Pictures witnessed a steep 73.8% drop for this comedy-drama which brought in $577,000 in its third week. The movie lost 920 screens to play in 1,005 theaters and generated a low per-theater average of $574. Its total domestic cume now stands at $8,967,404 as it struggles to maintain momentum against newer wide releases. The story follows a lonely actor who finds unexpected connection when he is hired to impersonate family members for clients in Japan.

‘Fackham Hall’ (2025)

Bleecker Street Media launched this period comedy spoof to a weekend take of $620,909 from 1,112 locations. The film averaged $558 per theater in its debut frame as it attempts to counter-program against the heavy blockbuster competition. It parodies classic British costume dramas by highlighting the absurd rivalries between the upstairs and downstairs residents of a manor. This opening number places it just inside the top fifteen as it begins its domestic exhibition.

‘The Running Man’ (2025)

Paramount Pictures International saw their dystopian thriller earn $1,115,000 in its fourth weekend of release. The film suffered a 70% drop and lost 1,200 theaters to bring its current location count to 1,549. It has accumulated a total of $36,525,717 domestically as it adapts the Stephen King novel about a man fighting for survival on a televised game show. The per-theater average dipped to $719 as audiences shifted their attention to newer action offerings.

‘Merrily We Roll Along’ (2025)

Sony Pictures Classics debuted this ambitious musical adaptation with a weekend gross of $1,236,565. The film played in 1,084 theaters and managed a solid per-theater average of $1,140 in its opening frame. Filmed over twenty years to capture the real-time aging of its cast, the story moves backward in time to trace the disintegration of a friendship. This unique production history has helped drive initial interest and ticket sales for the studio.

‘Predator: Badlands’ (2025)

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures added $1,857,000 to the running total for this sci-fi action sequel in its fifth week. The movie dropped 61.4% and saw its theater count reduce by 670 to land at 2,080 locations. With a domestic total of $88,258,490, the film continues to perform reasonably well despite the heavy competition. Fans remain engaged with the futuristic setting where humanity must battle the galaxy’s most lethal hunters once again.

‘Dhurandhar’ (2025)

Moviegoers Entertainment secured a top-ten spot with this Indian action thriller that opened to $1,980,000. The film achieved a remarkable per-theater average of $5,063 while playing in a limited run of just 391 theaters. The plot follows a spy on a high-stakes mission across borders to protect vital national secrets from a dangerous adversary. This impressive debut highlights the strong demand for international cinema in the current marketplace.

‘Hamnet’ (2025)

Focus Features successfully expanded this emotional drama to 744 theaters and saw a massive 146.7% increase in revenue. The film earned $2,300,000 for the weekend with a strong per-theater average of $3,091. It has now grossed $4,177,850 in total as more audiences discover the story of Agnes Shakespeare and her grief over her son. The positive word of mouth and increased screen count have significantly boosted its box office trajectory.

‘Eternity’ (2025)

A24 held strong with this romantic comedy that earned $2,726,043 in its second weekend of release. The film dropped only 14.2% while expanding its reach by 1,038 screens to play in 2,386 locations. It has amassed a total of $9,582,660 and maintains a per-theater average of $1,142. The premise involves souls choosing their partners for the afterlife and has clearly resonated with viewers looking for original storytelling.

‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’ (2011)

Lionsgate released the complete uncensored cut of this martial arts epic to a weekend gross of $3,250,000. Playing in 1,198 theaters, the four-hour film achieved a per-theater average of $2,712. This version combines both original volumes and features extended anime sequences that were previously unreleased in the domestic market. Fans of the director flocked to cinemas to experience the revenge saga as a singular cinematic event.

‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ (2025)

Lionsgate added $3,500,000 to the total for this heist sequel in its fourth week of release. The film experienced a 49.3% decline and played in 2,629 theaters with a per-theater average of $1,331. It has generated $55,324,383 domestically as the Four Horsemen return to expose a corrupt tech magnate with their illusions. The movie continues to draw steady crowds despite losing 463 screens this weekend.

‘JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution -Shibuya Incident x The Culling Game Begins-‘ (2025)

GKIDS scored a major hit with this anime feature that debuted with $10,155,000. The film played in 1,833 theaters and boasted an impressive per-theater average of $5,540. It centers on a deadly tournament of sorcery battles that threatens to wipe out the curse-user population. This strong opening performance demonstrates the massive and dedicated following the franchise commands in North America.

‘Wicked: For Good’ (2025)

Universal Pictures saw their musical adaptation earn $16,750,000 in its third weekend despite a 72.9% drop. The film has now grossed a massive $296,951,660 domestically while playing in 3,985 theaters. It maintained a per-theater average of $4,203 as audiences returned to see the conclusion of Elphaba and Glinda’s journey in Oz. The blockbuster remains a dominant force even as it faces fresh competition.

‘Zootopia 2’ (2025)

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures took second place with $43,000,000 in the film’s second weekend. It dropped 57.1% but still managed a high per-theater average of $10,750 across 4,000 screens. The animated sequel has quickly reached a domestic total of $220,474,037 as families rush to see the new mystery unfolding in the animal metropolis. The film continues to be the primary choice for family audiences during the holiday season.

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ (2025)

Universal Pictures International claimed the top spot with a staggering opening weekend of $63,000,000. The horror sequel debuted in 3,412 theaters and achieved a massive per-theater average of $18,464. Fans of the video game franchise powered this performance as the story returns to the haunted pizzeria with new animatronic threats. This result solidifies the property as a major box office juggernaut for the studio.

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