This weekend’s box office crowned the queen of pop while a gritty war drama held strong in its second week. An intense sports biopic made a modest debut, a preschool favourite kept families showing up, and horror continued to quietly overperform further down the chart.
Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl Dominates
Debuting to a massive $33.0 million, Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl took the top spot with not much opposition. Swift’s theatrical events have become a phenomenon of their own, and this release benefited from her enormous social media push and a highly engaged fanbase. With no comparable competition on the horizon, the film should get a decent box office pull.
One Battle After Another Holds Strong
In its second weekend, Warner Bros.’ One Battle After Another brought in $11.1 million. That’s a decent hold for the action thriller, which has drawn solid word-of-mouth and repeat viewings from cinema fans. Its domestic total now stands as one of the better performers for mid-budget action films this year.
The Smashing Machine Opens Modestly
The A24 sports biopic The Smashing Machine debuted with $6.0 million. While not a breakout, the number is respectable for a prestige-leaning drama without a massive marketing campaign. Strong reviews and a committed fanbase for combat sports could help the film maintain momentum in the coming weeks.
Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie Stays Bright
Preschooler-skewed movie Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie collected $5.2 million in its second weekend at the box office. The lack of family-friendly competition has allowed the film to hold steady, and it continues to draw repeat business from parents seeking a safe bet for younger kids.
The Conjuring: Last Rites Hangs On
In its fifth weekend, Warner Bros.’ The Conjuring: Last Rites managed another $4.1 million. The horror franchise remains a reliable box office performer, with Halloween season keeping interest alive despite stiff competition from newer titles.
Next Weekend Predictions
Looking ahead, Universal’s Roofman is tracking between $10 million and $15 million, and I’m calling it at $14 million thanks to a very aggressive marketing push that has put the offbeat drama/comedy on plenty of radars. Meanwhile, Disney’s Tron: Ares is projected between $30 million and $40 million; my prediction sits at $34 million. Sci-fi titles have been performing well lately, but Jared Leto is no longer the kind of bankable name he once was, which could temper the opening frame somewhat.
As always, we’ll find out next week.
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