Nintendo’s New Animated Hit Tops This Weekend’s Box Office Charts As Well

The latest weekend box office results highlight a dynamic mix of major studio blockbusters, highly anticipated sequels, and unexpected independent success stories. Audiences flocked to theaters for an array of genres, with animated adventures and science fiction adaptations commanding the highest earnings. Meanwhile, horror features, romantic comedies, and specialized event screenings proved that targeted theatrical releases still hold significant appeal across diverse demographics. The financial data reflects shifting viewership trends, tracking weekend grosses, theater counts, percentage drops, and overall cumulative performances for the current theatrical slate.

‘They Will Kill You’ (2026)

‘They Will Kill You’ follows a woman who answers a help-wanted ad to be a housekeeper in a mysterious high-rise building with a dark past. The film experienced a steep decline in its third weekend, dropping 73.5 percent to earn a modest $530,951. Warner Bros. scaled back its presence, losing 1,465 locations to screen the picture in just 813 theaters with a $653 average. Despite the heavy drop-off, the terrifying thriller has managed to accumulate a total domestic gross of $10,402,527 during its theatrical run.

‘Hunting Matthew Nichols’ (2025)

‘Hunting Matthew Nichols’ explores a documentary filmmaker who becomes obsessed with unraveling the truth behind a local legend, leading to chilling found-footage discoveries. The independent release debuted to $600,000 during its opening weekend without the backing of a major distribution studio. Screened across 1,000 theaters, the mystery picture achieved a per-theater average of $600 as word-of-mouth began to spread among genre enthusiasts. This opening frame provides a solid baseline for the grassroots marketing campaign aimed at expanding its niche audience.

‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ (2025)

‘Dhurandhar The Revenge’ centers on an elite intelligence officer who embarks on a dangerous rogue mission to dismantle a global syndicate responsible for a catastrophic betrayal. Now in its fourth week of release, the action-packed Indian feature brought in $670,591 over the weekend, representing a 64.2 percent decrease from the previous frame. Moviegoers Entertainment maintained the film in 309 locations, yielding a strong per-theater average of $2,170 despite losing 155 screens. The international thriller has proven to be a financial success, boasting a cumulative box office total of $27,415,192.

‘Beast’ (2025)

‘Beast’ traps a desperate family in a secluded environment where they must outsmart an apex predator relentlessly hunting them. Lionsgate launched the survival thriller into 1,160 theaters, generating $805,993 during its debut weekend. The tense action feature secured a per-theater average of $694 as it faced stiff competition from larger studio blockbusters. This initial domestic gross of $805,993 sets the stage for its upcoming expansion into secondary markets and international territories.

‘Ready or Not: Here I Come’ (2025)

‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’ forces the surviving bride from a deadly wedding night back into a lethal game of hide-and-seek when a new aristocratic family targets her. Searchlight Pictures saw the horror-comedy sequel earn $863,437 in its fourth week, experiencing a 53.9 percent drop. The studio reduced the film’s footprint by 950 theaters, leaving it to play in 1,100 locations with a per-theater average of $784. The bloody continuation has successfully drawn in fans of the original, reaching a total domestic cume of $22,049,311.

‘Reminders of Him’ (2026)

‘Reminders of Him’ follows a young mother returning to her hometown after serving time in prison, determined to rebuild her life and reconnect with her estranged daughter. The romantic drama collected $999,195 in its fifth week of release, marking a 54.6 percent decline for Universal Pictures. Playing across 1,407 theaters after losing 954 locations, the emotional adaptation maintained a per-theater average of $710. The film has proven to have strong legs, gathering an impressive cumulative box office total of $47,454,335.

‘A Great Awakening’ (2025)

‘A Great Awakening’ depicts a disillusioned historical scholar uncovering a forgotten manuscript that challenges the foundation of a local community’s long-held beliefs. Roadside Attractions kept the dramatic feature in 1,279 theaters during its second weekend, dropping only 10 locations from its debut. The picture showed strong holdover appeal by earning $1,283,479, which reflects a gentle 37.1 percent decrease. With a steady per-theater average of $1,003, the thought-provoking narrative has reached a total gross of $4,900,750.

‘Exit 8’ (2025)

‘Exit 8’ traps commuters in a seemingly endless, liminal subway corridor where they must spot anomalies to escape a terrifying time loop. Neon debuted the psychological thriller to a robust $1,435,789 across just 495 theaters in its opening weekend. This targeted release strategy resulted in an excellent per-theater average of $2,900, indicating packed auditoriums and strong audience interest. The initial $1,435,789 gross highlights the growing mainstream appetite for video game adaptations and internet-lore cinema.

‘Faces of Death’ (2025)

‘Faces of Death’ reimagines the controversial cult classic by following a content moderator who stumbles upon a series of disturbing, hyper-realistic videos online. IFC Films launched the psychological horror movie into 1,600 theaters, collecting $1,647,717 during its opening weekend. The chilling feature managed a per-theater average of $1,029 as it relied heavily on its notorious brand recognition. This debut haul of $1,647,717 establishes a solid foundation for the polarizing and highly debated cinematic update.

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

‘BTS WORLD TOUR ‘ARIRANG’ in GOYANG: LIVE VIEWING’ delivers an electrifying live concert experience directly to cinemas, featuring spectacular choreography and massive musical hits. Trafalgar Releasing distributed the special event to 1,189 theaters, capturing $2,440,000 in its opening weekend. The dedicated fanbase drove the limited engagement to a stellar per-theater average of $2,052 without traditional ongoing theatrical marketing. This single-weekend total of $2,440,000 demonstrates the continuous box office power of premium alternative content.

‘Hoppers’ (2026)

‘Hoppers’ introduces a brilliant scientist who discovers a method to transfer human consciousness into robotic animal avatars, leading to a wild adventure through the animal kingdom. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures saw the animated hit draw $4,163,061 in its sixth weekend, showing incredible staying power with just a 28.6 percent drop. Despite losing 440 screens, the family-friendly feature played in 2,850 locations and maintained a $1,460 per-theater average. The visually spectacular journey has become a massive commercial triumph, amassing a monumental $157,185,920 overall.

‘You, Me & Tuscany’ (2026)

‘You, Me & Tuscany’ forces two rival wedding planners to collaborate on a lavish destination ceremony in Italy, sparking an unexpected romance amidst the chaos. Universal Pictures debuted the sweeping romantic comedy to an impressive $7,753,150 across 3,151 theaters. The scenic and lighthearted film achieved a solid $2,460 per-theater average by offering audiences a perfect piece of cinematic escapism. Opening entirely on its own merit, the $7,753,150 first-weekend gross establishes it as a major contender in the romance genre.

‘The Drama’ (2026)

‘The Drama’ explores a couple’s seemingly perfect relationship beginning to unravel in the days leading up to their wedding as hidden secrets are exposed. A24 handled the sophomore weekend of the intense theatrical piece, which earned $8,707,406 after a moderate 39.4 percent drop. The distributor actually expanded the release by 64 locations, bringing the total theater count to 3,151 with a $2,763 average. The critically acclaimed tension-builder has quickly connected with mature audiences, driving its total domestic earnings to $30,849,251.

‘Project Hail Mary’ (2026)

‘Project Hail Mary’ features an astronaut waking up from a coma on a spacecraft with amnesia who must piece together a desperate mission to save Earth. Amazon MGM Studios maintained a phenomenal hold in the film’s fourth week, grossing $24,140,604 with only a 23.9 percent decline. Playing in 3,817 locations, the science fiction epic delivered a massive $6,324 per-theater average even after shedding 90 screens. The ambitious interstellar adaptation has cemented its blockbuster status, skyrocketing to an astonishing $256,218,578 cumulative total.

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ (2026)

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ sends the iconic heroic plumber into deep space to rescue a kidnapped princess alongside cosmic allies fighting an intergalactic threat. Universal Pictures dominated the box office in the sequel’s second week, pulling in a staggering $68,083,645 despite a 48.3 percent drop. The vibrant animated adventure expanded into 4,284 theaters with 32 new locations, generating a colossal per-theater average of $15,892. The beloved video game franchise continues to break theatrical records, having already amassed an unbelievable $307,200,780 overall.

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