Here Are the Weekend Box Office Hits for This Weekend, with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Leading the Pack

The domestic box office experienced a significant surge this weekend as highly anticipated sequels and fresh cinematic entries drew large crowds to theaters nationwide. This period of the year typically sees a massive influx of family audiences and holiday moviegoers seeking entertainment during their winter breaks. Several new releases made their mark on the charts while returning favorites continued to show strong staying power across thousands of screens. The following report details the financial performance and narrative backgrounds of the current top fifteen films.

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

This anime feature continues the supernatural saga of sorcerers who battle dangerous cursed spirits to protect humanity. The film earned 274,020 dollars this weekend bringing its cumulative total to over 15.8 million dollars for distributor GKIDS. It saw a sharp decline in attendance as it dropped to 409 screens in its third week of theatrical release. Fans of the source material follow the journey of Yuji Itadori as he faces new magical challenges in this high energy production.

‘The Secret Agent’ (2025)

Neon saw a positive uptick for this espionage thriller which generated 335,050 dollars during its fourth weekend of exhibition. The story centers on a deep cover operative whose loyalty is tested by a series of complex international betrayals. The movie expanded its reach to 133 screens and has now accumulated a total gross of 951,985 dollars. It explores themes of identity and government secrecy through a gritty lens that appeals to fans of the genre.

‘Ella McCay’ (2025)

Director James L. Brooks returns to the silver screen with this story about a young politician who tries to balance her public service with family obligations. The film collected 480,000 dollars in its second weekend from a wide release of 2,500 theaters. 20th Century Studios has overseen a total domestic gross of 3,574,612 dollars for the project so far. The narrative focuses on the idealistic lead character as she navigates the often cynical world of modern local government.

‘Eternity’ (2025)

A24 released this romantic comedy which features a fantasy premise where characters must choose a partner to spend forever with in a literal sense. The production earned 581,553 dollars this weekend across 514 screens to bring its total earnings to 14,808,254 dollars. After four weeks in theaters the film continues to find a dedicated audience despite losing a significant number of screening locations. It blends emotional storytelling with a unique high concept world that challenges traditional views on relationships.

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

The heist franchise continues with this third installment that follows a group of illusionists known as the Four Horsemen. Lionsgate reported 600,000 dollars in weekend revenue which contributes to a total domestic haul of 61,074,974 dollars. The movie faced a major reduction in its theater count by dropping 1,693 screens during its sixth week of release. This entry explores new heights of magical deception and complex conspiracies that keep the protagonists on the run from the law.

‘Dhurandhar’ (2025)

Moviegoers Entertainment distributed this action drama which focuses on intense combat and a story of personal redemption. The film took in 670,000 dollars from 383 theaters and has now reached a cumulative total of 8.57 million dollars. It has maintained a steady presence in the rankings for three weeks while catering to fans of international action cinema. The plot emphasizes the struggles of a hero who must overcome overwhelming odds to protect his community from corruption.

‘Hamnet’ (2025)

Focus Features brought this adaptation of a historical novel to theaters where it examines the family life of a famous playwright during a period of great personal loss. The drama earned 850,000 dollars this weekend from 617 screens to reach a total gross of 8,760,125 dollars. Now in its fourth week the film focuses on the emotional resilience of a mother dealing with the death of her young son. Critics have noted the powerful performances and the evocative portrayal of life in sixteenth century England.

‘Marty Supreme’ (2025)

This stylized drama from A24 features a story inspired by the life of a legendary professional ping pong player. The movie made a massive splash in its debut by earning 875,000 dollars from just six screens across the country. This resulted in an impressive per screen average as audiences sought out the latest project from director Josh Safdie. Timothée Chalamet stars as the lead character in a narrative that explores the obsessive nature of competitive sports during the middle of the twentieth century.

‘Wicked: For Good’ (2025)

Universal Pictures continues the magical journey in Oz with the second part of the cinematic adaptation of the popular Broadway musical. The film grossed 4,300,000 dollars this weekend for a five week domestic total of 320,507,190 dollars. It explores the evolving friendship between Elphaba and Glinda as they navigate the political turmoil of their enchanted world. Fans have praised the musical numbers and the expansive production design that brings the iconic setting to life.

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ (2025)

The horror sequel returns to the world of haunted animatronics and dangerous night shifts in a rundown family entertainment center. Universal Pictures reported 7,250,000 dollars for the weekend as the film officially crossed 108 million dollars in total earnings. Despite a significant drop in its third week the production remains a strong performer for Blumhouse across 3,012 theaters. The story delves deeper into the mysterious origins of the mechanical creatures and the people trapped in their games.

‘Zootopia 2’ (2025)

Walt Disney Studios has another hit with this animated sequel that follows two animal detectives as they solve a new case in a sprawling metropolis. The film earned 14,500,000 dollars in its fourth weekend bringing its massive domestic total to 282,809,929 dollars. It played in 3,540 theaters where it remained a primary choice for families looking for high quality animation. The plot involves a mysterious reptile who arrives in the city and forces the protagonists to uncover a deep conspiracy.

‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants’ (2025)

Paramount Pictures International released this new adventure featuring the beloved sea sponge and his friends from Bikini Bottom. The movie debuted with a solid 16,000,000 dollars from a wide release of 3,557 screens. This story follows the cast as they embark on a journey to the surface world to rescue their famous friend. The production combines various animation styles to create a visually dynamic experience for fans of the long running television series.

‘The Housemaid’ (2025)

This psychological thriller from Lionsgate is an English language adaptation that focuses on the dangers of obsession within a wealthy household. The film opened with 18,950,000 dollars from 3,015 theaters during its first weekend of availability. It tells the story of a domestic worker whose arrival triggers a series of dark events and shifting power dynamics. The narrative is designed to keep viewers on edge as the secrets of the central family are slowly revealed.

‘David’ (2025)

Angel Studios scored a major success with this epic historical drama that recounts the rise of a young shepherd to the throne of Israel. The film opened with 22,017,322 dollars from 3,118 theaters making it a high performer for the weekend. It features a large scale production that highlights the famous battle between the protagonist and the giant warrior Goliath. The movie benefited from a strong marketing campaign that targeted audiences looking for faith based and historical storytelling.

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ (2025)

James Cameron returns to the world of Pandora for this third installment which introduces a new volcanic region and its inhabitants. The film led the box office with a massive 88,000,000 dollar opening weekend from 3,800 screens. 20th Century Studios released the project as a major holiday event that expands the lore of the Na’vi people. The story explores the conflict between different tribes and the ongoing environmental struggle against human intervention in this visually stunning sequel.

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