Pixar’s New Animated Hit Tops This Weekend’s Box Office Charts Again

The weekend box office results reflect a dynamic mix of massive blockbusters, intimate dramas, and nostalgic re-releases drawing audiences to theaters across the nation. Various studios have seen mixed results as some features display impressive staying power while others experience significant weekend-to-weekend declines. The financial data highlights how both major franchise entries and original independent projects are currently performing with moviegoers. These latest box office figures offer a comprehensive look at what is capturing the public’s attention on the big screen right now.

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ (2025)

James Cameron’s highly anticipated third installment explores the darker side of Pandora as Jake Sully and Neytiri encounter the aggressive Ash People. The Na’vi heroes must navigate volatile volcanic landscapes and complex tribal politics that threaten to engulf their entire world in conflict. In its thirteenth week of release, the 20th Century Studios production of ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ secured $475,000, bringing its domestic total to $403,331,012. Despite dropping 34.7% across 430 theaters, the visually extensive blockbuster still maintained a $1,104 per-screen average.

‘Slanted’ (2026)

Amy Wang’s satirical horror follows a Chinese-American teenager who undergoes experimental cosmetic surgery to completely erase her ethnic features and win prom queen. The narrative utilizes two different actresses to portray the protagonist as she grapples with the disturbing psychological consequences of her irreversible transformation. This Bleecker Street Media release of ‘Slanted’ opened with $617,040 during its debut weekend across 588 theaters nationwide. Serving as a critique of societal beauty standards and assimilation, the independent feature secured a $1,049 per-screen average in its opening frame.

‘Send Help’ (2026)

Sam Raimi directs this psychological survival thriller starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien as an overlooked employee and her arrogant boss who survive a plane crash. Stranded together on a remote deserted island, the two mismatched colleagues must overcome past grievances and engage in a darkly comedic battle of wits to stay alive. The Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures release of ‘Send Help’ grabbed $700,000 in its seventh week, pushing its total domestic gross to $64,017,781. Playing in 930 locations with a $752 average, the film experienced a 54.3% drop over the weekend.

‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’ (2026)

Filmmaker Baz Luhrmann returns to the world of the King of Rock and Roll with a documentary experience constructed from previously unseen archival footage. The project features restored 35mm and 8mm recordings from the Warner Bros. vaults, synchronized to capture the legendary musician at the peak of his showmanship. Distributed by Neon, ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’ took in $745,088 over the weekend, resulting in a 51.7% decline from its previous outing. Screening in 1,130 locations with a $659 average, the release has accumulated a $12,548,705 domestic total in its fourth week.

‘I Can Only Imagine 2’ (2026)

This faith-based sequel continues the emotionally resonant journey that captured the hearts of Christian music fans around the globe. The narrative dives deeper into the personal stories and musical triumphs that defined the lives of the musicians behind the iconic hit song. In its fourth week of release, ‘I Can Only Imagine 2’ earned $750,000 across 1,239 theaters for Lionsgate, reflecting a 50.5% drop from the previous weekend. With a $605 per-theater average, the drama has now successfully pushed its overall domestic box office total to $17,653,388.

‘Crime 101’ (2026)

Chris Hemsworth stars as an elusive and meticulous jewel thief who plans a series of high-stakes robberies along the Los Angeles freeway system without leaving a trace of evidence. Mark Ruffalo plays the relentless detective closing in on the criminal mastermind, while Halle Berry portrays a disillusioned insurance broker caught in the middle of the escalating cat-and-mouse game. The Amazon MGM Studios release of ‘Crime 101’ secured $1,136,262 in its fifth weekend, averaging $867 across 1,310 screens despite a 44.2% decline. Adapted from a Don Winslow novella, the stylish heist picture has managed to accumulate a domestic total of $35,558,170 so far.

‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ (1989)

Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved animated classic returns to the big screen, allowing a new generation to experience the tale of a young witch finding her place in the world. The Studio Ghibli feature follows the entrepreneurial Kiki and her sarcastic black cat Jiji as they start a flying courier business in a beautiful coastal city. This special GKIDS re-release of ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ proved to be lucrative, generating $1,145,412 in its 2026 opening weekend from just 249 locations. The cinematic event boasted a $4,600 per-theater average, highlighting the enduring theatrical appeal of this coming-of-age story.

‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze’ (1991)

The heroes in a half-shell make a return to cinemas with this special theatrical presentation of the iconic 1991 live-action martial arts sequel. Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael face off against Shredder once again as he attempts to build a mutant army using the glowing green substance that created them. Brought back to theaters by Fandango, the re-release of ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze’ captured $1,476,000 during its opening weekend across 1,372 screens. The family-friendly flashback pulled in a $1,075 per-theater average as fans revisited the pizza-eating ninjas and their animatronic costumes.

‘Wuthering Heights’ (2026)

Emerald Fennell directs this provocative and visually striking adaptation of Emily Brontë’s gothic romance set against the harsh backdrop of the Yorkshire moors. Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi deliver intense performances as the passionate but toxic lovers whose destructive relationship wreaks havoc on the families around them. In its fifth week, the Warner Bros. adaptation of ‘Wuthering Heights’ earned $1,665,000, bringing its cumulative domestic box office to $81,927,077. The film saw a 55.3% drop and played in 1,901 theaters with an $875 average, proving that classic literature can still draw substantial crowds.

‘The Bride!’ (2025)

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s reimagining of classic horror lore follows a lonely Frankenstein who travels to 1930s Chicago to seek the help of a scientist in creating a companion. Together, they resurrect a murdered young woman, inadvertently sparking a passionate romance and catching the attention of the authorities and a radical social movement. The IMAX release of ‘The Bride!’ experienced a steep 70.1% drop in its second weekend, taking in $2,110,000 across 3,304 theaters. With a $638 per-screen average, the gothic romance has managed to gather a domestic total of $11,334,766 so far.

‘GOAT’ (2026)

This animated sports comedy takes place in an all-animal world where a small goat named Will dreams of becoming a professional athlete in the full-contact sport of roarball. Facing immense physical disadvantages and skeptical teammates, the determined protagonist must prove his worth on the court and help his struggling squad secure a championship victory. Sony Pictures Releasing saw a steady hold for ‘GOAT’, which grossed $4,700,000 in its fifth week with a 27.4% drop. Playing in 2,946 locations with a $1,595 average, the underdog tale has accumulated a domestic total of $90,555,936.

‘Scream 7’ (2026)

The Ghostface killer returns to terrorize a new set of victims, forcing legacy survivors to once again confront the deadly consequences of their traumatic pasts. Packed with brutal kills and meta-commentary, this latest installment honors the legacy of the slasher franchise while pushing its central characters to their breaking point. Paramount Pictures International claimed $8,350,000 for ‘Scream 7’ in its third weekend, pushing its domestic cume to $106,547,102. Despite a 50.9% drop across 3,243 theaters, the feature maintained a $2,574 per-screen average as genre fans continued to flock to cinemas.

‘Undertone’ (2026)

A young woman who hosts a popular paranormal podcast finds herself paralyzed by fear when she receives a series of mysterious audio recordings from a married couple. Writer and director Ian Tuason utilizes meticulous sound design and chilling off-screen voices to construct an atmosphere of dread that slowly invades the protagonist’s isolated family home. The A24 feature ‘Undertone’ enjoyed a successful debut, opening to $9,339,663 across 2,570 theaters nationwide. The psychological horror film scored a $3,634 per-theater average during its first weekend in release, establishing a solid foundation for its theatrical run.

‘Reminders of Him’ (2026)

Based on the popular bestselling novel by Colleen Hoover, this drama follows a troubled young mother who returns to her hometown after serving a five-year prison sentence. Desperate to rebuild her shattered life and reconnect with her young daughter, she finds unexpected comfort and a chance at redemption with a compassionate local bar owner. The Universal Pictures adaptation of ‘Reminders of Him’ debuted with an $18,250,000 opening weekend, successfully drawing readers to its 3,402 theatrical locations. The romantic drama secured a $5,364 per-screen average, immediately establishing a total domestic gross of $18,250,000 in its very first week.

‘Hoppers’ (2026)

This animated adventure follows a curious scientist who successfully transfers human consciousness into a robotic beaver to study the secret lives of wild animals. The experiment leads to an incredible journey of self-discovery, woodland mishaps, and a desperate race to stop a ruthless real estate developer from destroying the local forest. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures easily retained the top spot at the box office with ‘Hoppers’, generating $28,500,000 in its second weekend of release. With a 37.2% drop, the feature maintained a $7,125 average across 4,000 theaters, bringing its total domestic haul to $86,800,900.

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