‘Black Phone 2’ Takes the Top Spot at This Weekend’s Box Office: Here’s the Rest of Top 15

Here’s a quick, data-focused look at this weekend’s domestic box office, now with at-a-glance details on who made each film, who’s in it, and what each story is about—so you can connect the numbers to the movies themselves.

‘The Long Walk’ (2025)

‘The Long Walk’ added $411,000 (-61.3%) from 651 theaters (-553), averaging $631 for a $34,833,552 total; Lionsgate handles the release. Directed by Francis Lawrence and starring Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Judy Greer, Mark Hamill, and more, the adaptation of Stephen King’s dystopian novel follows teen contestants forced to keep a lethal pace in a televised endurance contest. Marketing and official sites highlight the survival premise and the director’s ‘Hunger Games’ pedigree. Key plot and credits are confirmed across studio and reference listings.

‘The Strangers: Chapter 2’ (2025)

‘The Strangers: Chapter 2’ made $421,000 (-73.9%) from 1,017 theaters, averaging $413, with $14,646,555 total; Lionsgate distributes. Directed by Renny Harlin and starring Madelaine Petsch with Gabriel Basso and Froy Gutierrez, the sequel follows Maya as the masked killers return to finish what they started. Official summaries and release notes frame it as the middle entry in a reboot trilogy. Digital availability began this month alongside continued theatrical play.

‘Good Boy’ (2025)

‘Good Boy’ earned $555,000 in weekend three (-60.6%) from 1,020 theaters (-630), averaging $544 and reaching $6,147,805 total; IFC Films/Shudder handles distribution. Directed by Ben Leonberg, it stars Shane Jensen, Arielle Friedman, and Larry Fessenden. The horror tale unfolds from the perspective of a loyal dog who senses a presence in a rural house and protects his owner as supernatural forces close in. Festival and critical write-ups note the film’s unique canine-POV approach.

‘Pets on A Train’ (2025)

‘Pets on A Train’ launched with $566,722 from 1,350 theaters, averaging $419; Viva Pictures releases in the U.S. Directed by Benoît Daffis and Jean-Christian Tassy, the animated adventure follows Falcon, a raccoon thief, and Rex, a police dog, who must stop a runaway train and a vengeful badger’s plan. The film originated in France as ‘Falcon Express’ and was localized for North America. Family guides and trailers highlight the teamwork-and-peril setup.

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

The anime event earned $1,300,000 (-43%) in its sixth weekend from 1,284 theaters (-550), averaging $1,012 and totaling $131,176,702; internationally released via Aniplex/Toho and Sony Pictures Releasing. Directed by Haruo Sotozaki with the Ufotable team, the film features Tanjiro and the Hashira battling Upper Ranks inside Muzan’s shifting stronghold. Voices include Natsuki Hanae, Akari Kitō, and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka. It adapts the manga’s climactic “Infinity Castle” arc.

‘Soul on Fire’ (2025)

‘Soul on Fire’ took in $1,300,000 (-54%) from 1,720 theaters for a $755 average and a $5,541,483 total; Affirm/Sony releases. Directed by Sean McNamara, the film stars Joel Courtney, John Corbett, William H. Macy, and Stéphanie Szostak. Adapted from John O’Leary’s memoir, it portrays his recovery after a devastating burn accident and the community that helped him rebuild. Official listings emphasize its inspirational, biographical focus.

‘After the Hunt’ (2025)

‘After the Hunt’ surged to $1,555,956 (+880.6%) after expanding to 1,238 theaters, averaging $1,256 and reaching $1,772,751 total; Amazon MGM Studios releases domestically. Directed by Luca Guadagnino and starring Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri, Andrew Garfield, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Chloë Sevigny, it’s a psychological drama about a professor caught between a student’s accusation and an unsettling past. Recent coverage discusses its morally ambiguous ending and fourth-wall flourish. The film premiered at Venice and expanded in October.

‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ (2025)

‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ added $1,571,000 (-49.5%) from 1,981 theaters, averaging $793; total stands at $175,439,735 with Warner Bros. distributing. Directed by Michael Chaves, the film stars Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson as Lorraine and Ed Warren. This entry sends the Warrens into a new investigation tied to a notorious haunting case, expanding the core franchise storyline. The creative team includes composer Benjamin Wallfisch and cinematographer Eli Born.

‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie’ (2025)

In weekend four, ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie’ earned $1,650,000 (-52.3%) from 2,535 theaters, averaging $650 for a $29,930,815 total; UPI handles distribution. The DreamWorks feature, directed by Ryan Crego, stars Laila Lockhart Kraner with Gloria Estefan, Jason Mantzoukas, and Kristen Wiig. The story expands the series with a road-trip setup and a whimsical villain trying to hoard Gabby’s magical dollhouse. Official and press coverage note the film as a kid-friendly extension of the hit show.

‘Truth & Treason’ (2025)

‘Truth & Treason’ opened to $2,721,265 from 2,106 theaters for a $1,292 average and a $2,721,265 total; Angel distributes. Set in Nazi Germany, the story follows a teenager risking everything to expose propaganda and decide what it means to be a “good German.” Angel’s official materials highlight a youth resistance narrative; press assets and series tie-ins are available via the studio. Director and full cast details have been promoted alongside the release across Angel’s pages.

‘Roofman’ (2025)

‘Roofman’ made $3,700,000 in its second weekend (-54.4%) from 3,370 theaters, averaging $1,097 for a $15,516,460 total; Paramount distributes. Directed by Derek Cianfrance and starring Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst, the film dramatizes the real story of Jeffrey Manchester, who robbed McDonald’s by cutting through roofs, escaped prison, and hid inside a Toys “R” Us. The narrative blends crime caper elements with a character study rooted in true-crime reporting. Recent features detail the production’s focus on empathy and the stranger-than-fiction facts.

‘One Battle After Another’ (2025)

In its fourth weekend, ‘One Battle After Another’ grossed $4,000,000 (-41.2%) from 2,532 theaters after a 595-theater reduction, averaging $1,579 and reaching $61,909,464 total; Warner Bros. handles distribution with IMAX presentations. Written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, it stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti. Inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s ‘Vineland’, the film follows a former revolutionary forced back into conflict when a nemesis resurfaces and his daughter disappears. The release included premium formats such as IMAX 70mm and VistaVision.

‘Good Fortune’ (2025)

‘Good Fortune’ debuted with $6,200,000 from 2,990 theaters for a $2,073 average and a $6,200,000 total; Lionsgate releases. Written and directed by Aziz Ansari, the cast includes Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer, Sandra Oh, Keanu Reeves, and Ansari. The supernatural comedy follows an angel whose body-swap “lesson” for a struggling man misfires and upends everyone’s lives. Cinematography is by Adam Newport-Berra with music by Carter Burwell.

‘Tron: Ares’ (2025)

In its second weekend, ‘Tron: Ares’ earned $11,140,000 (-66.5%), playing in 4,000 theaters with a $2,785 average and a $54,578,812 total to date; Disney distributes. Directed by Joachim Rønning, the film stars Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, and Jeff Bridges. The story centers on Ares, a next-gen program crossing into the real world on a mission that tests the boundaries between human and digital life. The production features cinematography by Jeff Cronenweth and music by Nine Inch Nails.

‘Black Phone 2’ (2025)

‘Black Phone 2’ opened to $26,500,000 across 3,411 theaters, averaging $7,768 per location, for a $26,500,000 total after 1 week; Universal distributes. Directed by Scott Derrickson, it stars Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, and Madeleine McGraw. The sequel follows Finney and Gwen as eerie calls and visions return, drawing them back into the legacy of the Grabber. The domestic debut is part of a $42M global opening.

Share which films you’re planning to see next—and which plot or cast details surprised you most—in the comments!