Here Are the Weekend Box Office Hits for This Weekend, with ‘Black Phone 2’ Leading the Pack

Here’s a quick, data-driven look at the domestic weekend box office, now expanded with key creative details for each title so you can see who’s behind the camera, who’s starring, and what each story is about.

‘The Long Walk’ (2025)

Francis Lawrence directs ‘The Long Walk’, adapted from Stephen King’s Richard Bachman novel, starring Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Charlie Plummer, and Mark Hamill among an ensemble of competitors. Set in a dystopian America, the story follows boys forced into a brutal, nonstop walking contest where slowing down can be fatal and only one can win. Lionsgate distributes the survival thriller. Listings detail the premise, production pedigree, and release timeline.

‘The Strangers: Chapter 2’ (2025)

Directed by Renny Harlin, ‘The Strangers: Chapter 2’ stars Madelaine Petsch, Gabriel Basso, and Ema Horvath. The sequel follows Maya as she confronts renewed terror from the masked intruders while coping with the aftermath of the earlier attack. Lionsgate distributes this middle entry of the reboot trilogy. Digital and streaming coverage outlines timing and ongoing franchise connections.

‘Good Boy’ (2025)

Ben Leonberg directs ‘Good Boy’, starring Shane Jensen, Arielle Friedman, Larry Fessenden, and Leonberg’s real-life dog, Indy. The film is a haunted-house story told from the dog’s point of view as a man and his companion move into a rural home stalked by a malevolent presence. IFC Films and Shudder handle the release. Festival and distributor notes emphasize the POV twist and compact runtime.

‘Pets on A Train’ (2025)

Released stateside as ‘Pets on A Train’ and internationally as ‘Falcon Express’, the animated feature is directed by Benoît Daffis and Jean-Christian Tassy. The story follows a raccoon thief named Falcon and a police dog named Rex who must foil a high-speed heist led by a vengeful badger while saving a train full of animals. Viva Pictures distributes in the U.S. Credits pages summarize the family-adventure setup and character pairings.

‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie – Infinity Castle’ (2025)

Haruo Sotozaki directs this ‘Demon Slayer’ installment produced by Ufotable, with the Japanese voice cast led by Natsuki Hanae, Akari Kitō, and Hiro Shimono. The film adapts the ‘Infinity Castle’ arc, sending the Demon Slayer Corps into a labyrinthine fortress to face the Upper Ranks en route to Muzan Kibutsuji. Crunchyroll releases internationally through Sony Pictures. The movie has set major records in North America for an international and anime title.

‘Soul on Fire’ (2025)

Directed by Sean McNamara, ‘Soul on Fire’ stars Joel Courtney as burn survivor and motivational speaker John O’Leary, with John Corbett, Stéphanie Szostak, DeVon Franklin, and William H. Macy in support. The biographical drama adapts O’Leary’s memoir about recovery, grit, and the community that sustained him. Sony/Affirm oversees distribution. Listings emphasize an inspirational arc rooted in real-life events.

‘After the Hunt’ (2025)

Luca Guadagnino directs ‘After the Hunt’, starring Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri, Andrew Garfield, and Michael Stuhlbarg. The thriller follows a philosophy professor whose tenure bid is upended by a sexual-assault allegation that pulls her into a fraught triangle with a student and a colleague. Amazon MGM Studios handles domestic distribution. Coverage spotlights the film’s character-driven tension and campus-set power dynamics.

‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ (2025)

Michael Chaves directs ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’, led by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as Ed and Lorraine Warren. The case file plunges the investigators into a fresh demonic entanglement that tests their partnership and faith. Warner Bros. distributes the latest entry in the core ‘Conjuring’ series. Casting rundowns list Ben Hardy and Mia Tomlinson among the ensemble.

‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie’ (2025)

Directed by Ryan Crego, ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie’ stars Laila Lockhart Kraner in a live-action/animation adventure with Gloria Estefan, Jason Mantzoukas, and Kristen Wiig. The plot sends Gabby on a road trip with Grandma Gigi as she rallies the Gabby Cats to rescue her dollhouse from an eccentric cat-obsessed collector named Vera. Universal distributes the DreamWorks title, expanding the series’ crafting-and-imagination premise. Reviews highlight a kid-friendly quest that introduces new characters while keeping familiar favorites.

‘Truth & Treason’ (2025)

Matt Whitaker directs ‘Truth & Treason’, with a cast led by Ewan Horrocks and Rupert Evans. Set against rising political unrest, the story examines how allegiance can morph into complicity when an official narrative conceals a more dangerous truth. Angel distributes the film, with cinematography by Bianca Cline and score by Aaron Zigman. Production credits list Whitaker and Ethan Vincent among the writers.

‘Roofman’ (2025)

Directed by Derek Cianfrance, ‘Roofman’ stars Channing Tatum and is inspired by the true-crime exploits of Jeffrey Manchester. The film follows a charismatic escapee who lives covertly in a toy store while planning audacious robberies. Supporting players include a rotating ensemble noted in trade listings. Lionsgate’s synopsis and industry pages position it as a crime caper grounded in real events.

‘One Battle After Another’ (2025)

Paul Thomas Anderson writes and directs ‘One Battle After Another’, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, and Teyana Taylor. The film tracks a former revolutionary forced back into conflict when a long-time nemesis resurfaces and his daughter is endangered. Warner Bros. distributes with select IMAX and large-format engagements. The story draws on 1970s radical politics and father-daughter stakes within an action-thriller frame.

‘Good Fortune’ (2025)

Written and directed by Aziz Ansari, ‘Good Fortune’ features Seth Rogen, Aziz Ansari, Keke Palmer, Sandra Oh, and Keanu Reeves. The plot follows an angel named Gabriel whose well-intended body-swap “lesson” between a downtrodden employee and his wealthy boss spirals out of control. Lionsgate distributes the supernatural comedy. The film blends workplace farce with a morality play about money and second chances.

‘Tron: Ares’ (2025)

Joachim Rønning directs ‘Tron: Ares’, starring Jared Leto alongside Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith, Gillian Anderson, and Jeff Bridges. The story centers on Ares, a next-gen program sent from the Grid into the real world on a dangerous mission that tests the boundaries between human and artificial life. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures distributes the third entry in the franchise. The film builds on the digital-vs-human conflict introduced in earlier installments.

‘Black Phone 2’ (2025)

Directed by Scott Derrickson, ‘Black Phone 2’ brings back Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, and Jeremy Davies, with Demián Bichir joining the cast. The sequel follows Finney as he grapples with lingering trauma when a new series of disturbing calls suggest the past isn’t finished with him. Universal handles distribution, with Derrickson co-writing again with C. Robert Cargill. The film expands the original’s supernatural mystery while revisiting the sinister mythology of the black telephone.

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