The Controversial New Biopic Tops This Weekend’s Box Office Charts

The latest weekend box office results showcase a diverse array of cinematic offerings, ranging from highly anticipated biographical dramas to science fiction epics and independent horror films. Audiences flocked to theaters across the country, significantly boosting the cumulative totals of ongoing blockbusters while welcoming several lucrative new releases. Major studios and independent distributors alike adjusted their theater counts and rollout strategies to maximize per-theater averages and overall domestic earnings. The financial data highlights shifting audience preferences, massive expansion successes, and the enduring staying power of established theatrical runs.

‘A Great Awakening’ (2025)

‘A Great Awakening’ continues its run in theaters during its fourth week of release under Roadside Attractions. The film brought in a weekend gross of $406,933, marking a 51.7 percent drop from the previous week. The theater count was reduced by 279 locations, leaving it to play on 673 screens nationwide. This performance resulted in a per-theater average of $604 for the weekend. Overall, the domestic box office total for the project now sits at $7,554,405.

‘Desert Warrior’ (2025)

Making its debut through Vertical Entertainment, ‘Desert Warrior’ opened in theaters across the country. The historical action epic pulled in $487,848 during its inaugural weekend. The distributor secured 1,010 locations for the launch, ensuring a wide initial footprint. The release yielded a per-theater average of $483 over the three-day period. This initial gross serves as the complete domestic box office total for the film’s first week.

‘I Swear’ (2025)

Sony Pictures Classics launched ‘I Swear’ into the market as a brand-new release for audiences. The feature accumulated $666,402 over the course of its opening weekend. It was distributed to 645 theaters, representing a targeted rollout strategy for the studio. Audiences generated a per-theater average of $1,033 across all participating locations. As a new entry to the box office, its overall cumulative gross mirrors its debut weekend earnings.

‘Normal’ (2025)

‘Normal’ entered its second week of distribution under the guidance of Magnolia Pictures. The movie experienced a decline of 72.7 percent, earning $695,707 over the weekend. Theater availability was scaled back by 270 locations, leaving the film in 1,790 venues. These metrics translated to a per-theater average of $388. Despite the drop, the total domestic gross currently stands at $4,223,010.

‘Fuze’ (2025)

Roadside Attractions introduced ‘Fuze’ to audiences during its premiere weekend in cinemas. The production crossed the million-dollar mark with an opening haul of $1,004,330. The studio organized the opening by securing 1,164 screens for the debut. This initial rollout resulted in a per-theater average of $862 over the three-day frame. The film’s overall domestic earnings equal its opening weekend figures as it begins its theatrical run.

‘American Youngboy’ (2025)

‘American Youngboy’ arrived in cinemas for its first week of domestic exhibition. The independent release managed to secure $1,194,000 without the backing of a major listed distributor. Playing in 583 venues, the film utilized a highly concentrated distribution model. This strategy yielded a per-theater average of $2,048 from attending audiences. Its total box office revenue currently matches this initial weekend performance.

‘Mother Mary’ (2025)

‘Mother Mary’ experienced a massive expansion during its second week of release via A24. The feature saw its weekend earnings increase by 645.8 percent, bringing in $1,253,486. This surge was driven by an addition of 1,098 locations, bringing its total theater count to 1,103. Across these newly added screens, the film maintained a per-theater average of $1,136. The strategic rollout has pushed the overall domestic cumulative gross to $1,486,034.

‘Over Your Dead Body’ (2025)

IFC Films debuted ‘Over Your Dead Body’ to audiences as a fresh theatrical option. The new feature generated $1,393,356 in ticket sales during its opening weekend frame. The distributor placed the project in 1,550 theaters across the country for its launch. Viewership metrics reveal that the film earned a per-theater average of $898. The inaugural weekend gross serves as the entirety of the film’s current domestic box office total.

‘You, Me & Tuscany’ (2025)

‘You, Me & Tuscany’ continued its theatrical journey into a third week under Universal Pictures. The romantic feature experienced a 62 percent decrease, pulling in a weekend gross of $1,481,605. The studio reduced its footprint, cutting 1,042 locations for a remaining count of 2,115 theaters. During this timeframe, the film managed to secure a per-theater average of $700. The total domestic earnings for the production have now reached $17,613,585.

‘Hoppers’ (2026)

‘Hoppers’ remained in multiplexes as it entered its eighth week of release. The Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures presentation gathered another $1,905,239, marking a 37.5 percent decline. Its venue count was trimmed by 475, leaving the animated feature to play on 2,000 screens. The weekend performance resulted in a per-theater average of $952 for the veteran release. The cumulative domestic box office for the film stands at $164,161,918.

‘The Drama’ (2025)

‘The Drama’ maintained a steady presence at the multiplex during its fourth week of distribution by A24. The film recorded a 45.7 percent drop from the previous frame, earning $2,648,086 over the weekend. Theater availability decreased by 647 locations, settling at a total of 1,982 venues nationwide. Across these remaining screens, the picture pulled in a per-theater average of $1,336. The current domestic cumulative total for the project has officially reached $44,803,603.

‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ (2026)

‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ navigated its second weekend in theaters under the Warner Bros. banner. The film experienced a 59.3 percent decline, securing $5,501,140 in ticket sales. The studio opted to maintain the exact same theater count, keeping the feature in 3,304 locations. This level of distribution provided the movie with a per-theater average of $1,664. Overall, the domestic box office total for the project has grown to $23,322,828.

‘Project Hail Mary’ (2026)

‘Project Hail Mary’ continued its run during its sixth week of release via Amazon MGM Studios. The science fiction adaptation earned $12,844,136, showing a hold with a 37.4 percent drop. The distributor withdrew the film from 310 locations, leaving it to screen in 3,510 theaters. Audiences generated a per-theater average of $3,659 for the weekend. The production has reached a cumulative domestic gross of $305,067,658.

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ (2026)

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ remained a high earner in its fourth week under Universal Pictures. The animated sequel collected $20,583,580, representing a 43.6 percent decrease from the preceding weekend. It played across 3,732 venues after a reduction of 552 theaters from its previous count. The feature maintained a per-theater average of $5,515 over the three-day period. Its overall domestic box office haul has now grown to $385,876,730.

‘Michael’ (2026)

‘Michael’ launched into theaters as a biographical drama distributed by Lionsgate. The film topped the weekend box office by pulling in $97,206,874 during its debut. It received a wide release strategy, screening in 3,955 locations across the country. This extensive rollout resulted in a per-theater average of $24,578 from attending audiences. As this was the opening weekend, its cumulative domestic gross perfectly matches the initial earnings.

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