The New ‘Star Wars’ Movie Leads this Weekend’s Box Office

The domestic box office accumulated significant revenue this weekend as several new releases and returning titles competed for theatrical audiences. Science fiction blockbusters, animated features, and biographical dramas represented the primary genres drawing ticket buyers across the country. Distribution companies managed shifting theater counts and screen averages as long-running films made way for fresh premieres. The latest financial data illustrates clear viewing preferences throughout the current cinematic landscape.

‘Hoppers’ (2026)

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures continues to see steady performance with ‘Hoppers’ as it reaches its twelfth week in theaters. The animated film grossed $85,000 over the weekend, reflecting a 45.6 percent increase despite playing in only 75 locations. This translates to a per-theater average of $1,133 across its remaining screens after losing 25 locations. The cumulative domestic box office for the picture now stands at $165,921,634.

‘Tuner’ (2026)

Black Bear introduced ‘Tuner’ to audiences this weekend in a highly limited release strategy. Opening in just four select theaters, the film managed to generate a weekend gross of $102,000. This targeted rollout resulted in a strong per-theater average of $25,500 during its first few days of exhibition. The initial box office total currently sits exactly at its opening weekend earnings of $102,000.

‘Top Gun / Top Gun: Maverick’ (1986)

Paramount Pictures brought back the iconic aviation franchise with a double feature re-release to celebrate its fortieth anniversary. In its second week of this special run, the event brought in $135,000 across 380 theaters, indicating a 95.9 percent drop after losing 1,915 locations. The per-theater average for the weekend settled at $355 for the paired showings. Total earnings for this commemorative theatrical window have currently reached $6,419,316.

‘Hokum’ (2026)

Neon’s release of ‘Hokum’ experienced a significant reduction in its theatrical footprint during its fourth week of exhibition. Playing in 295 theaters after shedding 900 locations, the film earned $350,700 over the weekend. This performance reflects a 73.2 percent decrease from the previous week, yielding a per-theater average of $1,188. The cumulative domestic gross for the production has now reached a total of $16,498,321.

‘Is God Is’ (2026)

‘Is God Is’ completed its second week in theaters under the distribution banner of Amazon MGM Studios. The film generated $886,000 over the weekend across 1,510 remaining locations, representing a 60 percent decline from its debut. Audiences contributed to a per-theater average of $586 during this tracking period. The overall domestic box office total for the project currently sits at $4,054,327.

‘Project Hail Mary’ (2026)

Amazon MGM Studios continues to draw audiences for ‘Project Hail Mary’ as the science fiction adaptation enters its tenth week of release. The film secured $2,717,000 over the weekend, experiencing a 32.9 percent drop after its theater count was reduced to 1,321 locations. This performance equates to a per-theater average of $2,056 despite the loss of 856 screens. The cumulative box office total for the space exploration narrative now stands at $339,609,690.

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ (2026)

Universal Pictures maintained a wide footprint for ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ as it navigates its eighth week in cinemas. Earning $3,170,000 over the weekend, the animated feature saw a 29.5 percent decline while playing in 2,005 locations. The per-theater average reached $1,581 after the film lost 788 screens from the previous week. The massive cumulative domestic gross for the video game adaptation has climbed to $423,637,830.

‘I Love Boosters’ (2026)

Neon successfully launched ‘I Love Boosters’ into the theatrical marketplace during its opening weekend. The new release debuted to $3,723,000 across a moderate rollout of 1,750 theaters nationwide. This initial audience turnout generated a per-theater average of $2,127 for the specialized distributor. The overall domestic box office total directly mirrors its debut weekend earnings at exactly $3,723,000.

‘Mortal Kombat II’ (2026)

Warner Bros. witnessed a steady continuation of its fighting game adaptation with ‘Mortal Kombat II’ in its third week. The action sequel earned $6,170,000 over the weekend, suffering a 54 percent drop while exhibiting in 2,726 locations. This theater count reflects a loss of 808 screens, resulting in a per-theater average of $2,263. The overall domestic box office accumulation for the martial arts feature currently stands at $72,766,785.

‘Passenger’ (2026)

Paramount Pictures unveiled ‘Passenger’ to domestic audiences during its initial weekend of wide release. The new film secured $8,700,000 from opening showings spread across 2,534 theatrical locations. This debut performance translated into a healthy per-theater average of $3,433 across the country. The total domestic gross for the picture starts directly at its opening weekend figure of $8,700,000.

‘The Sheep Detectives’ (2026)

Amazon MGM Studios experienced a remarkably strong hold with ‘The Sheep Detectives’ during its third week of release. The film pulled in $8,982,000 over the weekend, dropping a mere 6.2 percent despite losing 347 screens. Playing in 3,207 theaters, the movie maintained a solid per-theater average of $2,800 throughout the measurement period. The cumulative domestic box office for the project has now expanded to $43,519,041.

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ (2026)

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures continued to draw significant crowds for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ in its fourth week. The fashion-focused sequel earned $12,593,000 over the weekend, reflecting a 29.5 percent decline while playing in 3,300 locations. This performance yielded a strong per-theater average of $3,816 after a scheduled reduction of 530 screens. The overall domestic gross continues to climb steadily and currently sits at $196,118,726.

‘Michael’ (2026)

Lionsgate sustained long-term financial success with ‘Michael’ as the biographical drama entered its fifth week in theaters. The film amassed $20,010,000 over the weekend, demonstrating an excellent retention rate with a decline of only 23.5 percent. Maintaining its presence in exactly 3,560 locations without losing any screens, the feature achieved an impressive per-theater average of $5,620. The cumulative domestic box office total has officially reached $314,220,189.

‘Obsession’ (2026)

Focus Features recorded an unusual financial surge with ‘Obsession’ during its second week of domestic exhibition. The film generated $22,400,000 over the weekend, marking a rare 30.3 percent increase in overall revenue. Aiding this growth was the addition of 40 screens, bringing its total to 2,655 locations and securing a robust per-theater average of $8,436. The total domestic box office for the picture has rapidly accelerated to $52,784,010.

‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ (2026)

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures captured the majority of the market with the highly anticipated opening of ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’. The science fiction adventure completely overshadowed all competition by grossing $81,960,000 during its initial weekend. Launched in a massive 4,300 theaters nationwide, the theatrical spin-off achieved an outstanding per-theater average of $19,060. The total domestic earnings for the feature sit entirely at its commanding opening figure of $81,960,000.

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