The domestic box office had a competitive weekend as big-budget sequels, fresh originals, and revived franchises battled for audience attention. Here’s how the Top 5 films performed in their opening weekend, based on early box office estimates.
1. Avatar: Fire and Ash — $40M
James Cameron’s Avatar franchise continues its box office dominance. Fire and Ash opens comfortably at number one with $40 million, reaffirming the brand’s strong pull with premium formats and franchise-loyal audiences. While not an explosive debut by Avatar standards, the opening positions the film well for a steady theatrical run.
2. Zootopia 2 — $19M
Disney’s long-awaited sequel lands in second place with $19 million. Zootopia 2 benefits from family appeal and nostalgia from the original film, though its opening suggests a more gradual rollout rather than a front-loaded debut. Expect stronger weekday and long-term performance driven by younger audiences.
3. The Housemaid — $14.8M
The psychological thriller The Housemaid surprises with a solid $14.8 million opening. In a weekend dominated by franchises, its performance shows there’s still strong demand for mid-budget adult-oriented films when the marketing connects with viewers.
4. Marty Supreme — $12.5M
Marty Supreme debuts with $12.5 million, a respectable result that reflects moderate audience interest. While it doesn’t break out immediately, its placement in the Top 5 suggests potential for word-of-mouth growth depending on audience reception in the coming weeks.
5. Anaconda — $10M
Rounding out the list is Anaconda with $10 million. The reboot leans heavily on brand recognition, and while its opening isn’t massive, cracking the Top 5 indicates enough curiosity to give the film a chance at staying power if international numbers and secondary markets perform well.
