Here Are the Weekend Box Office Hits for This Weekend, with ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle’ Leading the Pack

It was a busy frame with franchise finales, anime action, and a trio of event re-releases sharing screens. The weekend was led by ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle’, while ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ held the top holdover slot and two classic titles—‘Toy Story’ and ‘The Sound of Music’—returned for special engagements alongside a fresh sequel in ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’.

Below, you’ll find the full Top 15 with each film’s weekend performance—gross, theater count, per-theater average, and current domestic total—plus concise context about what each title is and who’s behind it. Figures reflect domestic weekend results as reported in the listing.

15. ‘The Roses’ (2025)

‘The Roses’ grossed $850,000 in week 3, down 69.1%, from 1,305 theaters (-1,395) for a $651 per-theater average and a $14,364,433 domestic total. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures is distributing.

A modern reimagining connected to the dark-comedy tradition of ‘The War of the Roses’, the film charts a marriage’s collapse as an escalating battle of wills. The story blends sharp domestic satire with set-piece confrontations, focusing on legal, financial, and emotional stakes as the couple’s conflict deepens.

14. ‘Light of the World’ (2025)

‘Light of the World’ added $950,000 in week 2, a -60.4% change, from 1,540 theaters (-535) for a $616 per-theater average and a $4,011,119 domestic total. The listing did not specify a distributor.

Positioned as a faith-based release, the film presents episodes from the life and teachings of Jesus and his early followers, emphasizing familiar Gospel narratives and devotional themes. The presentation is tailored for church groups and inspirational audiences with an outreach-driven theatrical strategy.

13. ‘The Bad Guys 2’ (2025)

‘The Bad Guys 2’ took in $1,150,000 in week 7, down 54%, from 1,603 theaters (-999) for a $717 per-theater average and a $79,351,630 domestic total. Universal Pictures is distributing.

The animated sequel from DreamWorks Animation continues the adventures of Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Shark, Ms. Tarantula, and Mr. Piranha as the crew grapples with staying on the straight and narrow. The film builds on the caper-comedy tone of ‘The Bad Guys’ with stylized action, heist gags, and a focus on teamwork and redemption.

12. ‘Caught Stealing’ (2025)

‘Caught Stealing’ earned $1,150,000 in week 3, a -63.9% change, from 1,675 theaters (-1,903) for a $686 per-theater average and a $17,705,905 domestic total. Sony Pictures Releasing is distributing.

Based on Charlie Huston’s crime novel, the plot centers on Henry Thompson, a down-on-his-luck former baseball prospect whose life unravels after he’s pulled into a violent criminal tangle over a mysterious bag. The adaptation tracks Henry’s run-for-your-life ordeal through New York’s underworld with hard-boiled stakes and noir momentum.

11. ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ (2025)

In week 8, ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ took in $1,400,000, down 51.2%, from 1,650 theaters (-735) for an $848 per-theater average and a $272,515,605 domestic total. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures is distributing.

Marvel Studios relaunches the team known as Marvel’s First Family—Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm—integrating them into the shared universe continuity. The film introduces core elements from the comics canon and sets up future appearances across related titles.

10. ‘The Sound of Music’ (1965)

‘The Sound of Music’ marked its 60th Anniversary engagement with $1,486,231 from 1,178 theaters for a $1,261 per-theater average and a $1,486,231 domestic total in week 1. Fathom Events handled the special presentation.

Directed by Robert Wise and adapted from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, the film stars Julie Andrews as Maria and Christopher Plummer as Captain von Trapp. The event cinema run features the beloved score and a remastered presentation designed for limited theatrical dates.

9. ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’ (2025)

Debuting with $1,674,926 from 1,920 theaters, ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’ posted an $872 per-theater average and a $1,674,926 domestic total in week 1. Bleecker Street Media is distributing.

Rob Reiner returns to direct and to play documentarian Marty DiBergi, with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer back as Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins, and Derek Smalls. The mockumentary format revisits the band’s legacy with new misadventures, improvised humor, and fresh music cues.

8. ‘Freakier Friday’ (2025)

‘Freakier Friday’ grossed $2,100,000 in week 6, a change of -45.5%, from 2,460 theaters (-665) for an $853 per-theater average and a $91,097,850 domestic total. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures is distributing.

A sequel to ‘Freaky Friday’, the film reunites Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan as Tess and Anna, who face another body-swap complication that now crosses generations. The story expands the family dynamic established in the earlier film while updating the premise for new characters and situations.

7. ‘Hamilton’ (2020)

In a 2025 re-release, ‘Hamilton’ added $2,200,000 from 1,850 theaters (+25), a -78.2% change from last weekend, averaging $1,189 per theater for a $14,957,531 domestic total in week 2. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures is distributing.

The filmed performance of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical was directed by Thomas Kail and features the original cast, including Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton, Leslie Odom Jr. as Aaron Burr, Phillipa Soo as Eliza Hamilton, Renée Elise Goldsberry as Angelica Schuyler, and Daveed Diggs as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson. The production captures the stage presentation with cinematic coverage and the show’s blend of hip-hop, R&B, and traditional show tunes.

6. ‘Weapons’ (2025)

‘Weapons’ earned $2,725,000 in week 6, down 47.9%, from 2,310 theaters (-974 from last frame) for a $1,179 per-theater average and a $147,451,801 domestic total. Warner Bros. is distributing.

From writer-director Zach Cregger, the filmmaker behind ‘Barbarian’, this horror-thriller weaves multiple interlocking stories into a larger mystery. The production is backed by notable genre producers, with an emphasis on atmospheric tension and intersecting character arcs.

5. ‘Toy Story’ (1995)

Back on screens in a 2025 re-release, ‘Toy Story’ drew $3,500,000 from 2,375 theaters for a $1,473 per-theater average and a $3,500,000 domestic total in week 1. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures is distributing.

Pixar’s first feature introduced audiences to Woody and Buzz Lightyear and the world of toys that come to life when humans aren’t looking. Directed by John Lasseter, the voice cast includes Tom Hanks as Woody and Tim Allen as Buzz, with music by Randy Newman and computer animation that established Pixar’s signature storytelling approach.

4. ‘The Long Walk’ (2025)

‘The Long Walk’ opened to $11,500,000 across 2,845 theaters with a per-theater average of $4,042 and a matching domestic total of $11,500,000 for week 1. Lionsgate is the distributor.

Based on the novel by Stephen King, written under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, the story follows teenage contestants forced to maintain a relentless pace in a deadly endurance event. The adaptation centers on Ray Garraty and explores themes of authoritarian control, survival, and the cost of spectacle.

3. ‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ (2025)

‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ debuted with $18,100,000 from 3,694 theaters, averaging $4,899 per location for a domestic total that matches its opening gross at $18,100,000. Focus Features is distributing in week 1.

Created by Julian Fellowes, the concluding feature returns to the world of the Crawley family and their household staff as they navigate shifting fortunes and relationships. Series regulars reprise their roles, including Hugh Bonneville as Robert Crawley, Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary, Elizabeth McGovern as Cora Crawley, Jim Carter as Mr. Carson, and Penelope Wilton as Isobel.

2. ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ (2025)

In its second weekend, ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ earned $26,100,000 from 3,802 theaters, a weekend-over-weekend change of -68.9% for a $6,864 per-theater average and a running domestic total of $131,053,084. Warner Bros. is distributing in week 2.

The latest mainline chapter in the ‘Conjuring’ saga follows paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren and connects to the broader ‘Conjuring’ Universe that includes ‘Annabelle’ and ‘The Nun’ spin-offs. The film is produced by New Line/Atomic Monster with franchise stewards James Wan and Peter Safran among the producers.

1. ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle’ (2025)

Opening to $70,000,000 from 3,315 theaters, ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle’ posted a per-theater average of $21,116 and begins with a domestic total of $70,000,000. Sony Pictures Releasing is handling distribution for week 1.

Adapted from Koyoharu Gotouge’s manga, this arc brings Tanjiro and the Demon Slayer Corps into the Infinity Castle for the decisive confrontation with Muzan Kibutsuji. The film is produced by Ufotable with Haruo Sotozaki directing and features the Japanese voice cast led by Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro), Akari Kito (Nezuko), Hiro Shimono (Zenitsu), Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Inosuke), and Toshihiko Seki (Muzan).

Share your thoughts on this weekend’s box office—what did you see, and what’s next on your list?