This weekend’s box office saw a mix of steady performers and strong debuts, with a 50th anniversary re-release even managing to bite into the competition. Warner Bros.’ Weapons once again led the pack, while Universal’s reissue of Jaws reminded audiences why Spielberg’s classic still rules the water. Newcomers Caught Stealing and The Roses also managed to break into the top five, while Disney’s Freakier Friday continued its run with solid numbers.

Weapons Holds Onto the Top Spot

For the fourth straight weekend, Weapons claimed first place with $10.2 million. The R-rated thriller has shown remarkable staying power, tapping into strong word-of-mouth that has kept it ahead of both new and old rivals. With a domestic total that continues to climb, the film has proven to be one of the year’s bigger success stories for Warner Bros. Discovery.

Jaws Returns to Bite Again

Jaws

Universal’s re-release of Jaws for its 50th anniversary took second place with $8.1 million. The numbers highlight the film’s timeless appeal, as audiences. Both nostalgic fans and newcomers flocked to see Spielberg’s masterpiece on the big screen. With premium format screenings boosting totals, the shark still has plenty of bite half a century later.

Caught Stealing Snags Third

The weekend’s biggest new release, Caught Stealing, debuted in third with $7.8 million. While not a breakout smash, the gritty crime drama opened respectably given its mid-budget scale and star-driven marketing push. If strong reviews and awards-season buzz build, the film could show sturdy legs in the coming weeks.

Freakier Friday Keeps Swapping Spots

In its fourth weekend, Disney’s Freakier Friday landed in fourth place with $6.5 million. The family comedy has shown reliable endurance, playing especially well with parents, introducing the franchise to a younger generation. While it hasn’t matched the runaway success of earlier Disney live-action comedies, its steady performance continues to benefit from repeat viewings.

The Roses Bloom in Fifth

Rounding out the top five, The Roses debuted with $6.4 million. The drama saw a modest but promising start, with audience scores suggesting solid word-of-mouth. Its performance will likely depend on adult-skewing audiences finding it over the coming weeks, especially with limited competition in the prestige-drama lane.

The Conjuring: Last Rites Looks To Conjure Up First Place

The big new release next weekend is The Conjuring: Last Rites, which is tracking in the $54 million to $64 million range. I predict it will likely open around $58 million, giving Warner Bros. Discovery another strong entry in the long-running horror franchise. Pre-sales have been leading ahead of previous Conjuring titles, though it’s worth remembering that The Devil Made Me Do It was a COVID-era release and thus not the most reliable benchmark for comparison.

With Weapons already four weeks into its run and little direct horror competition in theatres, Last Rites should have the genre audience all to itself. If word-of-mouth proves solid, it could enjoy a healthier-than-usual multiple for a horror film, especially heading into the fall season when horror movies traditionally thrive.

As always, we’ll find out next week.

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