This weekend’s box office cooled off from last week’s massive surge, though one major holdover continued to drive the majority of ticket sales. Outside of the top spot, the chart was tightly packed, with several films posting similar numbers in a relatively quiet frame.
Project Hail Mary Stays in Control
Project Hail Mary held onto first place with $54.5 million in its second weekend.
After last weekend’s breakout debut, the film posted a strong hold and remained the clear top draw in theaters. While the drop is expected following such a large opening, the continued turnout shows that audience interest remains high. It is not just a one weekend event, it has real staying power.
Hoppers Continues Its Run
Hoppers earned $12.2 million in its fourth weekend.
The family hit continues to deliver steady numbers, even as new competition enters the marketplace. Its consistency highlights the strength of family audiences, who tend to show up week after week regardless of shifting release schedules.
They Will Kill You Opens Below Expectations
They Will Kill You debuted with $5.0 million.
Tracking had the film projected between $6 million and $10 million, with expectations leaning toward the lower end due to direct competition from Ready or Not 2: Here I Come. A predicted $6 million opening already reflected that concern, and the final result came in slightly below even that estimate.
The overlap in audience appeal clearly limited its potential, making it difficult for the film to stand out in an already crowded genre space.
Dhurandhar The Revenge Holds Steady
Dhurandhar The Revenge added $4.7 million in its second weekend.
The film posted a typical second weekend drop while maintaining a presence in the top five. It continues to perform steadily without major swings, which is often the sign of a stable, if unspectacular, theatrical run.
Reminders of Him Remains in the Top Five
Reminders of Him brought in $4.7 million in its third weekend.
After its earlier overperformance, the film is now settling into a more traditional decline. Even so, its continued placement in the top five reflects the strength of its core audience and consistent turnout.
Next Weekend’s Predictions
Next weekend brings a potential box office juggernaut with the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which is currently tracking between $145 million and $160 million. Given its massive brand recognition, strong marketing campaign, and clear appeal to families, expectations are extremely high. A debut around $155 million feels like the most likely outcome. If it lands in that range, it will instantly become one of the biggest openings of the yea
As always. we’ll find out next week!
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