Here Are the Weekend Box Office Hits for This Weekend, with the New Horror Sequel Leading the Pack
The domestic box office recently concluded another competitive weekend, showcasing a diverse range of cinematic offerings from horror sequels to concert documentaries. Audiences flocked to theaters to experience new blockbusters, while several holdover releases demonstrated strong staying power. Distributors carefully managed their theater counts, with some expanding their reach and others scaling back as their titles aged. The financial data reveals intriguing trends about current consumer preferences and the commercial viability of various genres. Here is a detailed look at the weekend’s highest-earning theatrical releases based on their latest domestic ticket sales.
‘2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Animation’ (2026)
Roadside Attractions released the collection of animated shorts nominated for the upcoming Academy Awards. ‘2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Animation’ earned a weekend gross of $642,526 while showing in 321 theaters. The compilation saw a 35.4% drop in revenue compared to its opening, bringing its two-week domestic total to $2,087,582. Audiences generated a per-theater average of $2,001 as the theater count decreased by 28 locations.
‘Pillion’ (2026)
‘Pillion’ is a romantic dark comedy distributed by A24 that stars Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgård in a story exploring a unique submissive relationship. The film experienced a 21.7% increase in box office performance, earning $701,516 over the weekend. The distributor expanded its release by 268 locations, resulting in a total of 357 theaters and a per-theater average of $1,965. After four weeks in domestic circulation, the feature has accumulated a total gross of $2,500,158.
‘Uma Musume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era’ (2024)
The Japanese anime sports drama ‘Uma Musume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era’ follows the journey of horse-girl hybrids competing on the racing circuit. GAGA Corporation debuted the film in 600 theaters, collecting $900,000 during its opening weekend in the United States. This domestic launch resulted in a per-theater average of $1,500 across its limited run. The theatrical event acts as a continuation of the popular multimedia franchise and video game.
‘Solo Mio’ (2026)
Directed by the Kinnane Brothers, ‘Solo Mio’ features Kevin James as a man who takes a solo Italian vacation after being left at the altar. Angel Studios saw the romantic comedy bring in $1,227,924 over the weekend, which represents a 48.4% drop in revenue. The distributor reduced the footprint by 800 locations, leaving the film in 1,500 theaters with a per-theater average of $818. Now in its fourth week of release, the picture has secured a total domestic gross of $24,037,112.
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ (2025)
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ continues the science fiction epic directed by James Cameron, introducing new environments and conflicts on the planet Pandora. The 20th Century Studios blockbuster added $1,240,000 to its massive haul, slipping just 30.4% from the previous frame. Now playing in 1,225 theaters after shedding 110 locations, the movie averaged $1,012 per screen. Over the course of 11 weeks, the visual effects spectacle has amassed an impressive domestic total of $401,245,883.
‘Zootopia 2’ (2025)
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures released ‘Zootopia 2’, which reunites audiences with the animated animal metropolis and its anthropomorphic law enforcement officers. The family-friendly sequel generated $1,438,000 during the weekend, navigating a moderate 35.2% decline in ticket sales. Exhibitors featured the movie in 1,350 theaters, which was 470 fewer than the prior week, resulting in a $1,065 per-theater average. After an extended 14-week run, the animated feature boasts a cumulative domestic gross of $425,842,244.
‘How to Make a Killing’ (2026)
‘How to Make a Killing’ stars Glen Powell as a man who decides to eliminate his wealthy family members to claim his inheritance. This A24 black comedy thriller collected $1,562,513 over the weekend, reflecting a 55.2% drop from its debut. The distributor expanded the theatrical presence by 101 locations, bringing the total to 1,726 theaters with a $905 per-theater average. The modern reimagining of a classic British tale has earned $6,289,203 during its two weeks in cinemas.
‘Send Help’ (2026)
Sam Raimi directed ‘Send Help’, a survival horror thriller about two colleagues stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures distributed the film, which took in $2,820,000 during the recent frame following a 35.9% decrease. The project played in 2,500 theaters after losing 300 screens, capturing a per-theater average of $1,128. Through five weeks of domestic exhibition, the Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien vehicle has reached a total gross of $59,941,729.
‘I Can Only Imagine 2’ (2026)
‘I Can Only Imagine 2’ continues the biographical story of MercyMe frontman Bart Millard as he navigates the complex challenges of fatherhood. Lionsgate oversaw the faith-based drama, which secured $3,135,000 over the weekend despite a sharp 59.6% decline in revenue. The studio maintained the film’s presence in 3,105 theaters without any location changes, yielding a $1,009 per-theater average. The sequel has managed to accumulate $13,260,956 over its two weeks in the domestic market.
‘Crime 101’ (2026)
Adapted from a Don Winslow novella, ‘Crime 101’ follows a relentless detective attempting to capture an elusive jewel thief operating along the Pacific Coast Highway. Amazon MGM Studios saw the Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo thriller earn $3,421,456, marking a 37.8% drop in weekend earnings. Playing in 2,607 theaters after a reduction of 554 locations, the heist picture averaged $1,312 per screen. The crime drama has banked a total domestic gross of $30,067,868 during its three weeks of theatrical release.
‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’ (2026)
Neon brought ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’ to audiences, offering a documentary experience chronicling the legendary musician’s iconic performances. The release experienced a 9% surge in box office momentum, gathering $3,505,000 over the weekend. A massive expansion added 1,615 locations, pushing the film into 1,940 theaters and producing a per-theater average of $1,806. Currently in its second week, the immersive musical documentary has achieved a cumulative total of $7,825,334.
‘Twenty One Pilots: More Than We Ever Imagined’ (2026)
‘Twenty One Pilots: More Than We Ever Imagined’ captures the dynamic stage presence and conceptual artistry of the popular musical duo. Trafalgar Releasing launched the special event picture to the tune of $4,300,000 during its opening weekend. The concert film debuted in 833 theaters, which translated to a strong per-theater average of $5,162. All of the revenue for this music-centric release was generated within its initial week of exhibition.
‘Wuthering Heights’ (2026)
Directed by Emerald Fennell and starring Margot Robbie, ‘Wuthering Heights’ presents a fresh cinematic take on the classic gothic romance novel. Warner Bros. distributed the literary adaptation, which claimed $6,952,000 over the weekend following a 50.3% decrease in ticket sales. The studio scaled back operations by 461 locations, leaving the film in 3,221 theaters with an average of $2,158 per venue. Now in its third week, the period drama has compiled a robust domestic gross of $72,345,493.
‘GOAT’ (2026)
Sony Pictures Animation brought ‘GOAT’, an original animated sports comedy, to audiences with a story about a small goat striving to play professional roarball. The feature earned $12,000,000 during the weekend, experiencing a moderate 28.8% drop from its previous frame. Exhibited in a steady 3,863 theaters with no location changes, the family-friendly film secured a per-theater average of $3,106. Over three weeks in cinemas, the highly publicized production has grossed a substantial $73,984,514.
‘Scream 7’ (2026)
Kevin Williamson directed ‘Scream 7’, which brings original protagonist Sidney Prescott back to face another deadly rampage by the masked Ghostface killer. Paramount Pictures International launched the slasher sequel with a massive $64,100,000 opening weekend. The horror installment dominated 3,540 theaters, resulting in an exceptional per-theater average of $18,107. This debut gross accounts for the entirety of the film’s domestic revenue in its first week of release.
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