Here Are the Weekend Box Office Hits for This Weekend, with the New Sci-Fi Flick on Top Again
The domestic box office for the final weekend of March 2026 demonstrated a healthy mix of blockbuster longevity and niche appeal. Science fiction continues to dominate the cultural conversation, while anniversary re-releases of beloved classics provided a steady draw for nostalgic audiences. New entries into the market faced stiff competition from established holdovers, resulting in a diverse range of theatrical offerings. Overall, theatrical engagement remains robust as the industry transitions into the spring movie season.
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ (2025)
In its 15th week of release, the latest installment in the ‘Avatar’ franchise earned $175,000 across 175 theaters. This performance brings its total cumulative domestic gross to $404,165,413 for 20th Century Studios. The film saw a 36.4% decline in revenue from the previous weekend while maintaining a per-theater average of $1,000. It remains one of the most successful films of the season despite its diminishing theater count.
‘Wuthering Heights’ (2026)
‘Wuthering Heights’ brought in $300,000 during its seventh weekend, bringing its total domestic earnings to $83,862,972. The Warner Bros. production experienced a 39.6% drop in revenue after losing 378 screens since the last reporting period. Currently playing in 223 theaters, the adaptation achieved a per-theater average of $1,345. It continues to be a notable performer for the studio within the period drama genre.
‘Stand by Me’ (1986)
The 40th-anniversary re-release of ‘Stand by Me’ earned $450,000 in its opening weekend back in theaters. Sony Pictures Releasing distributed the classic film across 624 locations, resulting in a per-theater average of $721. This limited engagement allows modern audiences to experience the coming-of-age story on the big screen once again. The film follows four boys on a journey to find a missing person in rural Oregon.
‘The Mummy Returns’ (2001)
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, ‘The Mummy Returns’ returned to cinemas and grossed $600,000 over the weekend. Universal Pictures screened the action-adventure sequel in 1,430 theaters for this special event. The film reached a per-theater average of $419 during its first weekend of the re-release period. Starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, the story involves the resurrection of the Scorpion King and the return of Imhotep.
‘The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist’ (2026)
Focus Features launched ‘The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist’ this weekend to an opening gross of $650,000. The documentary was shown in 786 theaters, yielding a per-theater average of $826. As a new entry in the market, it explores the societal implications of artificial intelligence and its future impact. This debut marks its first week in the domestic box office rankings.
‘Forbidden Fruits’ (2026)
‘Forbidden Fruits’ entered the domestic charts this weekend with an opening gross of $914,550. The film played in 1,525 theaters, which resulted in a per-theater average of $599. It debuted without a major studio distributor listed, focusing its initial reach on a wide variety of screens. This performance represents the entirety of its domestic earnings to date as it begins its theatrical run.
‘Undertone’ (2026)
During its third week of release, ‘Undertone’ earned $1,651,762 for A24, bringing its total domestic gross to $18,462,321. The film saw a 45.2% decrease in revenue after losing 718 screens from its previous theater count. Currently showing in 1,852 locations, the production maintained a per-theater average of $891. It remains a consistent mid-range performer for the independent studio this season.
‘GOAT’ (2026)
‘GOAT’ added $2,200,000 to its domestic total this weekend, which now stands at $100,865,440. Distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing, the film is in its seventh week of theatrical play and experienced a 35.8% drop. It was screened in 2,246 theaters, achieving a per-theater average of $979 during this period. The film successfully crossed the $100 million milestone after nearly two months in circulation.
‘Scream 7’ (2026)
In its fifth week, ‘Scream 7’ grossed $2,600,000, pushing its total domestic cumulative to $118,670,544. Paramount Pictures International saw a 39.9% decline in revenue as the film played in 2,345 theaters. The slasher sequel maintained a per-theater average of $1,108 despite losing 215 locations since last weekend. This entry continues the long-standing horror franchise with a focus on a new generation of characters facing Ghostface.
‘Ready or Not: Here I Come’ (2026)
‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’ earned $4,000,000 in its second weekend, bringing its total gross to $16,277,870. The Searchlight Pictures release saw a significant 55.9% drop in earnings from its debut performance. It remained in 3,010 theaters, resulting in a per-theater average of $1,328 for the weekend. The horror-comedy sequel continues the story of a lethal game of hide-and-seek played by a wealthy, eccentric family.
‘Reminders of Him’ (2026)
The adaptation of ‘Reminders of Him’ brought in $4,700,000 during its third week, bringing its total to $41,072,200. Universal Pictures saw the film’s revenue decrease by 41.3% while screening in 3,181 theaters. The production lost 260 locations this week, yet it still achieved a per-theater average of $1,477. The story follows a mother seeking redemption and a connection with her daughter after serving time in prison.
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ (2026)
‘Dhurandhar The Revenge’ earned $4,745,000 in its second weekend, which brings its total domestic gross to $22,767,392. Moviegoers Entertainment released the film in 987 theaters, where it earned a per-theater average of $4,807. Despite a 52.7% drop in revenue, the film maintained a strong presence in its limited theater count compared to wider releases. It stands as a significant international production finding success in the domestic market.
‘They Will Kill You’ (2026)
Warner Bros. debuted the thriller ‘They Will Kill You’ this weekend to an opening gross of $5,000,000. The film premiered in 2,778 theaters, resulting in a per-theater average of $1,799. As a new release, this weekend represents its entire cumulative domestic total thus far. The plot centers on a woman who takes a job in a mysterious high-rise building where residents begin to disappear.
‘Hoppers’ (2026)
‘Hoppers’ earned $12,200,000 during its fourth weekend of release, bringing its total domestic earnings to $138,558,236. The Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures release saw a 31.5% decline in revenue while playing in 3,650 theaters. It maintained a per-theater average of $3,342 despite a small reduction of 25 screens. The film continues to perform strongly as one of the primary family-friendly options currently in theaters.
‘Project Hail Mary’ (2026)
‘Project Hail Mary’ maintained the top spot at the box office with a weekend gross of $54,537,596. In its second week, the Amazon MGM Studios production saw a 32.3% drop and increased its screen count by 70 to a total of 4,077 theaters. The sci-fi epic has reached a total domestic gross of $164,302,240 and holds a per-theater average of $13,376. Based on the novel by Andy Weir, the story follows an astronaut attempting to save Earth from an extinction-level event.
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