Warner Bros. Makes History with Six Straight Films Opening Over $40 Million

Warner Bros. has hit a major milestone, becoming the first studio ever to score six straight films with opening weekends over $40 million. This streak includes hits like Minecraft, Superman, and F1, showcasing a strong mix of original movies and franchises. It’s one of the most impressive turnarounds in Hollywood history.

1. A Minecraft Movie ($162.8M Opening)

The film made an estimated $10.6 million from Thursday night previews, beating Five Nights at Freddy’s record for a video game adaptation and boosting weekend projections to $80–100 million.

After earning $58 million on its first day, estimates were raised to $135–150 million. It ultimately debuted with $162.8 million in the U.S. and $313 million worldwide during its opening weekend, surpassing The Super Mario Bros. Movie for the biggest video game movie opening domestically.

Despite mixed reviews, it was a huge box office hit, grossing $955 million worldwide on a $150 million budget. It became the third-highest-grossing film of 2025 and the second-highest-grossing video game movie ever, with a sequel already in development.

2. Sinners ($48M Opening)

Sinners was expected to earn $30–40 million in its opening weekend across 3,308 theaters in the U.S. and Canada. It made $19.2 million on its first day, including $4.7 million from Thursday night previews, and went on to debut with $48 million, beating expectations and taking first place at the box office. This marked the best opening for an original film since Us in 2019 and the first time since 2009 that a studio had two films earn over $40 million each in the same weekend. The movie received critical praise and grossed $365.9 million worldwide.

3. Final Destination: Bloodlines ($51.6M Opening)

The film earned $21 million on its first day, including $5.5 million from Thursday night previews, and debuted with $51.6 million, topping the box office. Its opening weekend was the biggest in the franchise’s history, surpassing The Final Destination, even after adjusting for inflation.

The movie made $19.3 million in its second weekend and $10.8 million in its third, placing third and fourth at the box office. It received generally positive reviews and grossed $285.3 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing and best-reviewed film in the series, with a sequel in development.

4. F1 ($57M Opening)

The film opened with $146.3 million worldwide, marking Apple Studios’ first box office hit and their first movie to top the box office on opening weekend. It crossed $200 million in its second weekend. By early August, it became the highest-grossing Brad Pitt film, surpassing World War Z’s $540 million total. The movie made $10 million in previews, including $7 million on Thursday, and debuted with $57 million, receiving generally positive reviews from critics.

5. Superman ($125M Opening)

The film earned $2.8 million from Tuesday previews and $22.5 million including Thursday previews, setting a 2025 preview record and a James Gunn film record until The Fantastic Four: First Steps broke it. It made $56.5 million on its first day, the second-highest of 2025 behind A Minecraft Movie.

The movie debuted with $125 million, topping the box office and achieving the biggest opening weekend for a standalone Superman film, as well as the second-biggest opening for any Superman film. Critics gave mostly positive reviews, praising the performances of Corenswet, Brosnahan, and Hoult, while some found it a bit crowded; a sequel is already in development.

6. Weapons ($42.5M Opening)

Weapons opened in the U.S. and Canada alongside Freakier Friday and Sketch, with initial projections of $25–40 million from 3,200 theaters. It earned $5.7 million in Thursday previews and made $18.2 million on Friday, which raised its opening weekend forecast to $40–43 million. The film debuted with $42.5 million, finishing first at the box office. It also received critical acclaim.

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