‘Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl’ Takes the Top Spot at This Weekend’s Box Office: Here’s the Rest of Top 15

The weekend delivered a wide spread of outcomes: a new event-style music title led the market, mid-size openers found room in the middle of the chart, and three re-releases drew consistent specialty turnout. Per-theater averages and theater counts varied widely, reflecting a mix of nationwide saturation and targeted engagements.

Below, each entry includes a quick snapshot of its weekend rank, gross, footprint, and cumulative total, followed by concrete movie facts—cast, crew, source material, and other production details—so you can connect the numbers to what each title actually is.

‘Perfect Blue’ (1997)

At No. 15, the re-release earned $711,695 from 471 theaters for a $1,511 average; the weekend gross also represents the re-issue’s cumulative. GKIDS is listed as distributor.

Satoshi Kon’s psychological thriller follows Mima Kirigoe, a former pop idol navigating a fraught transition to acting. GKIDS brought a new 4K restoration to U.S. theaters beginning October 3, 2025, continuing the distributor’s curated animation events slate.

‘Casper’ (1995)

Re-released at No. 14, the title drew $750,000 from 1,100 theaters for a $681 average; the weekend total matches the new engagement’s cumulative. Universal Pictures handled the re-issue.

Brad Silberling’s family fantasy stars Christina Ricci and Bill Pullman, with Cathy Moriarty and Eric Idle, and a score by James Horner. The 30th-anniversary theatrical return follows an August 2025 4K remaster and runs in October as part of seasonal programming.

‘Bone Lake’ (2024)

New at No. 13, the film opened to $828,560 from 1,059 theaters for a $782 average; that figure is also the current cumulative. Bleecker Street Media is listed as distributor.

Directed by Mercedes Bryce Morgan from a script by Joshua Friedlander, this thriller stars Maddie Hasson, Alex Roe, Andra Nechita, and Marco Pigossi. The film premiered at Fantastic Fest 2024, with Bleecker Street and LD Entertainment partnering on its 2025 U.S. theatrical rollout.

‘Him’ (2025)

At No. 12, the film took $1,250,000, a 65.3% drop, from 2,137 theaters (-1,031) for a $584 average. After three weeks, the domestic total stands at $23,417,395; Universal Pictures International (UPI) is the distributor.

Directed by Justin Tipping and produced by Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw, the film stars Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, Julia Fox, and Tim Heidecker. The plot centers on a rising football player training under a fading quarterback at a remote compound, with credits noting Kira Kelly as cinematographer and Bobby Krlic as composer.

‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ (2025)

At No. 11, the film posted $1,400,000, down 57.7%, from 2,050 theaters (-779) for a $682 average. After four weeks, the domestic total is $42,298,410; Focus Features is the distributor.

This concluding chapter is directed by Simon Curtis from a screenplay by franchise creator Julian Fellowes. Returning cast includes Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Jim Carter, and Paul Giamatti, with the story set in the 1930s as the Crawleys navigate scandal, finances, and succession at the estate.

‘The Long Walk’ (2025)

Charting at No. 10, the film earned $1,700,257, down 48.7%, from 1,930 theaters (-367) for an $880 average. After four weeks, the domestic cume is $31,924,000; Lionsgate is the distributor.

Francis Lawrence directs this adaptation of Stephen King’s dystopian novel (published as Richard Bachman). The ensemble includes Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Roman Griffin Davis, Judy Greer, and Mark Hamill, with a screenplay by JT Mollner and long-time Lawrence collaborator Jo Willems on cinematography.

‘Good Boy’ (2025)

New at No. 9, the film grossed $2,253,000 from 1,650 theaters, averaging $1,365 per location; the opening-weekend gross equals the cumulative. IFC Films is listed as distributor.

This U.S. supernatural horror feature is directed and co-written by Ben Leonberg, with Shane Jensen, Arielle Friedman, and Larry Fessenden among the cast—and Leonberg’s dog Indy in the title role. The film premiered at SXSW 2025 and opened theatrically in October in partnership with IFC and Shudder.

‘The Strangers: Chapter 2’ (2025)

At No. 8, the film took in $2,800,000, down 51.8%, from 2,690 theaters for a $1,040 average. After two weeks, the domestic total is $10,692,194; Lionsgate is the distributor.

Directed by Renny Harlin, this installment follows 2024’s chapter and features Madelaine Petsch with Gabriel Basso and Ema Horvath. Production credits list Lionsgate and Fifth Element Productions, with a late-September 2025 U.S. release after a Hollywood premiere earlier that month.

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ (2022)

Re-entering at No. 7 via a 2025 re-release, the film earned $3,194,000 from 2,140 theaters for a $1,492 average, with the weekend total matching the new engagement’s cumulative. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures is listed as distributor.

James Cameron’s sequel stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, and Kate Winslet, alongside franchise newcomers including Britain Dalton, Jamie Flatters, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Bailey Bass, and Jack Champion; the re-issue precedes the series’ next installment later in 2025.

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

The No. 6 title posted $3,500,000, off 50.7% week-to-week, in 2,547 theaters (-437) for a $1,374 average. After four weeks, the domestic total stands at $124,633,973; Sony Pictures Releasing handles distribution.

This feature adapts the late-series “Infinity Castle” arc from Koyoharu Gotouge’s manga and the ufotable anime. The Japanese theatrical entry has Haruo Sotozaki among credited directors across the franchise’s film/TV installments; the U.S. release features the established English dub ensemble.

‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ (2025)

At No. 5, the film collected $4,050,000, down 40% from last frame, from 2,753 theaters (-330) for a $1,471 average. After five weeks, the domestic cume is $167,804,806; Warner Bros. is the distributor.

Directed by Michael Chaves, this ninth entry in the franchise stars Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson as Lorraine and Ed Warren. Screenwriting credits include Ian Goldberg, Richard Naing, and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick; producers include James Wan and Peter Safran, with Benjamin Wallfisch credited for the score.

‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie’ (2025)

No. 4 earned $5,200,000, a 62% decline from last weekend, playing 3,507 theaters (up by 7) for a $1,482 average. After two weekends, the domestic total is $21,609,390; Universal Pictures International (UPI) is listed as distributor.

This feature spin-off of the preschool series combines live action and animation. Laila Lockhart Kraner reprises the lead role, with Jason Mantzoukas, Gloria Estefan, and Kristen Wiig among the announced cast for the theatrical adventure from DreamWorks Animation.

‘The Smashing Machine’ (2025)

Debuting at No. 3, the film grossed $6,000,171 from 3,345 theaters for a $1,793 per-theater average. With one frame on the books, the domestic total mirrors its opening at $6,000,171; A24 is the distributor.

Benny Safdie writes and directs this biographical sports drama based on the 2002 HBO documentary about MMA pioneer Mark Kerr. Dwayne Johnson stars as Kerr alongside Emily Blunt; the production credits also note appearances from real-life fighters including Ryan Bader and Bas Rutten.

‘One Battle After Another’ (2025)

At No. 2, the film earned $11,125,000, down 49.4% week-over-week, from 3,634 theaters for a $3,061 per-theater average. After two weeks, the domestic cume stands at $42,751,146; the distributor listed is IMAX.

Written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the film’s credited cast includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Wood Harris, among others. The project marks Anderson’s latest large-format release, with widely reported casting updates through 2024 and 2025 confirming the ensemble.

‘Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl’ (2025)

The weekend’s No. 1 title opened to $33,000,000 from 3,702 theaters, averaging $8,914 per location. As a first-weekend debut, there’s no prior-week comparison; its domestic total equals the opening gross at $33,000,000, with AMC Theatres credited as distributor.

This is an 89-minute, AMC-presented music event tied to the rollout of Swift’s new album, featuring behind-the-scenes segments, “clean lyric” visuals, and the premiere of the ‘The Fate of Ophelia’ music video; the engagement was marketed as a limited event window across major circuits.

Share your take on these results—tell us in the comments which titles you caught this weekend and which one you’re seeing next!