Here Are the Weekend Box Office Hits for This Weekend, with the New Animated Adventure on Top Again

The weekend box office landscape showcased a dynamic mix of major studio tentpoles, animated sequels, and strong independent releases commanding the attention of audiences nationwide. Established blockbusters continued to generate massive revenue while experiencing standard weekly drop-offs, proving the sustained theatrical viability of major franchise adaptations. Simultaneously, a fresh crop of event cinema offerings, romantic dramas, and specialized horror features carved out profitable niches across varying theater counts. The latest financial figures highlight the resilience of the exhibition sector as both wide rollouts and limited engagements managed to secure healthy per-theater averages.

‘They Will Kill You’ (2026)

Warner Bros. released ‘They Will Kill You’, which faced a steep decline in its third weekend of release. The horror feature grossed $530,951 across 813 theaters, translating to a per-theater average of $653. This performance represented a heavy 73.5% drop from the previous weekend’s ticket sales. The production has currently accumulated a total domestic gross of $10,402,527 during its theatrical run.

‘Hunting Matthew Nichols’ (2025)

The independent thriller ‘Hunting Matthew Nichols’ made its theatrical debut during this competitive weekend frame. Playing in exactly 1,000 theaters, the production brought in a weekend gross of $600,000. This opening performance resulted in a modest per-theater average of $600 across the country. As a brand-new release, its total earnings currently stand at its opening figure of $600,000 for its first week in cinemas.

‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ (2025)

Moviegoers Entertainment presented ‘Dhurandhar The Revenge’, which completed its fourth week in domestic cinemas. The film secured $670,591 over the weekend, playing on 309 screens to achieve a solid per-theater average of $2,170. It experienced a 64.2% drop in ticket sales compared to the preceding weekend’s financial frame. The international feature has successfully amassed a cumulative domestic total of $27,415,192 thus far.

‘Beast’ (2025)

Lionsgate debuted ‘Beast’ to audiences, adding another new release to the current box office landscape. The film collected $805,993 during its opening frame while screening across 1,160 locations. This initial rollout provided the studio with a per-theater average of $694. The project stands with $805,993 in total earnings as it completes its first week of theatrical availability.

‘Ready or Not: Here I Come’ (2026)

Searchlight Pictures continued the theatrical run of ‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’ into its fourth week. The horror sequel generated $863,437 over the weekend across 1,100 locations, yielding a per-theater average of $784. This financial intake marked a 53.9% decrease from the film’s previous weekend gross. The deadly game of hide-and-seek has now captured a total domestic sum of $22,049,311.

‘Reminders of Him’ (2026)

Universal Pictures maintained ‘Reminders of Him’ in cinemas for a fifth consecutive week of programming. The adaptation earned an additional $999,195 while exhibiting on 1,407 screens nationwide. With a per-theater average of $710, the romantic drama saw its revenue decline by 54.6% from the prior frame. The production has steadily compiled a cumulative box office total of $47,454,335 during its run.

‘A Great Awakening’ (2025)

Roadside Attractions guided ‘A Great Awakening’ through its second week of domestic theatrical release. The picture took in $1,283,479, holding relatively steady with a mild 37.1% drop from its opening weekend. Playing in 1,279 theaters across the country, it managed a per-theater average of $1,003. The project currently possesses a cumulative domestic gross of $4,900,750 as it heads into its third week.

‘Exit 8’ (2025)

Neon introduced ‘Exit 8’ to limited audiences, launching the film in 495 theaters. The new release generated $1,435,789 during its opening weekend of exhibition. This precise rollout strategy resulted in a strong per-theater average of $2,900. The opening frame sets the total domestic earnings for ‘Exit 8’ at $1,435,789 heading into its sophomore weekend.

‘Faces of Death’ (2025)

IFC Films debuted ‘Faces of Death’ to nationwide audiences during this highly competitive weekend. The horror reimagining pulled in $1,647,717 while screening across 1,600 locations. This opening box office performance equated to a per-theater average of $1,029. The initial earnings place the feature’s total cumulative gross exactly at $1,647,717 for its first week in cinemas.

‘BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’ in GOYANG: LIVE VIEWING’ (2025)

Trafalgar Releasing brought event cinema to the box office with ‘BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’ in GOYANG: LIVE VIEWING’. The concert experience secured a massive $2,440,000 during its opening weekend presentation. Exhibiting in 1,189 theaters, the special musical event averaged a notable $2,052 per location. As a newly released limited screening, its total earnings currently mirror its weekend gross at $2,440,000.

‘Hoppers’ (2026)

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures saw continued success with ‘Hoppers’ as it entered its sixth week. The animated feature earned $4,163,061 across 2,850 theaters, producing a per-theater average of $1,460. Experiencing an incredibly soft drop of just 28.6%, the family film maintained strong audience attendance. The picture has now achieved a massive total domestic gross of $157,185,920 over its extended theatrical lifespan.

‘You, Me & Tuscany’ (2026)

Universal Pictures launched the brand-new feature ‘You, Me & Tuscany’ into wide domestic release. The film captured $7,753,150 during its opening frame, securing the attention of weekend moviegoers. Screening in 3,151 theaters, the project managed to average $2,460 per location. This first weekend firmly establishes the total domestic gross for ‘You, Me & Tuscany’ at $7,753,150.

‘The Drama’ (2026)

A24 retained a strong box office presence with ‘The Drama’ during its second week of release. The film pulled in $8,707,406 across 3,151 locations, equating to a solid per-theater average of $2,763. Demonstrating positive word-of-mouth, the production experienced a moderate 39.4% drop from its opening weekend. The total domestic gross for ‘The Drama’ now stands at an impressive $30,849,251.

‘Project Hail Mary’ (2026)

Amazon MGM Studios witnessed robust continued attendance for ‘Project Hail Mary’ in its fourth week. The science fiction adaptation grossed $24,140,604 while showing on 3,817 screens across the nation. Boasting a high per-theater average of $6,324, the film dropped only 23.9% compared to the previous frame. The blockbuster has accumulated a massive total domestic gross of $256,218,578 since its theatrical debut.

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ (2026)

Universal Pictures dominated the box office as ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ completed its second week. The animated sequel generated a towering $68,083,645 across an expansive 4,284 theaters, commanding a per-theater average of $15,892. Following its massive opening, the film saw a standard 48.3% decline in ticket sales. The video game adaptation has already rocketed to a stunning total domestic gross of $307,200,780.

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