Zach Cregger's horror film "Weapons" reigns supreme at the box office for a second weekend, grossing $26 million. While its impressive $43.5 million opening and strong hold (40% weekend-to-weekend drop) signal a horror hit, it still trails behind 2025's top horror earner, "Sinners," in the race for box office dominance
Horror hit "Weapons" maintains its box office dominance, earning $26 million in its second weekend—a 40% drop from its impressive $43.5 million opening, but exceeding Box Office Pro's projections. This strong performance positions it as a top contender in the 2025 horror film race
Weapons" shattered box office expectations, earning an impressive $5.7 million in previews, surpassing early screenings for competing 2025 horror films like "Sinners" and "Final Destination Bloodlines
Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, and Alden Ehrenreich's horror film, *Weapons*, debuted with a strong $43.5 million opening weekend. While impressive, it trailed behind *Sinners*' $48 million opening (reaching $55.8 million with Easter weekend) and *Final Destination Bloodlines*' $51.6 million debut. Despite this, *Weapons* remains a top contender in the 2025 horror box office race
Sinners" dominated the box office with a massive $278.5 million domestic gross, significantly outperforming "Final Destination Bloodlines," which earned $138 million domestically
Box Office Showdown: "Weapons" Holds Strong, While "Final Destination Bloodlines" and "Sinners" Show Divergent Second Weekends. "Final Destination Bloodlines" experienced a significant 62% drop, earning only $19.3 million in its second weekend. In contrast, Michael B. Jordan's thriller, "Sinners," demonstrated remarkable staying power with a mere 4.8% decline, grossing $45.7 million
Ryan Coogler's "Sinners," a groundbreaking original thriller starring Michael B. Jordan, debuted to massive success, outperforming even "A Minecraft Movie" and achieving top chart positions for its score and soundtrack. Following Coogler's work on "Creed," "Black Panther," and "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," "Sinners" benefited from a viral marketing campaign including a captivating "found footage" YouTube clip and an innovative website detailing the disappearance of 17 children, key elements of the film's gripping narrative. Its impressive $48 million opening weekend (a record-breaking $55.8 million including Easter) and strong box office performance of $278.5 million solidified its place as a 2025 horror blockbuster
Box Office Showdown: "Weapons" Remains Top Dog, While "Freakier Friday" and "Nobody 2" Follow Close Behind. Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis's "Freakier Friday" debuted strongly, grossing $14.5 million but saw a 50% drop in its second weekend. Bob Odenkirk's "Nobody 2" opened with $9.2 million, surpassing its predecessor's pre-pandemic performance. "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" continued its run in fourth place, earning $8.8 million, a significant decrease from its impressive opening
Sydney Sweeney's New Film "Americana" Flops at Box Office Despite Viral American Eagle Ad
Despite a controversial American Eagle ad boosting her profile and even impacting the retailer's stock, Sydney Sweeney's crime drama debut, "Americana," underperformed at the box office. The Lionsgate release, co-starring Halsey, opened in limited release this weekend after premiering at SXSW 2023, earning only $500,000 from 1,100 theaters. Critics gave the film mixed reviews
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