Here Are the Weekend Box Office Hits for This Weekend, with ‘Black Phone 2’ Leading the Pack Once Again

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Okay, let’s break down the weekend box office numbers. I’m going to give you a quick, no-fluff overview of each movie – who stars in it, who made it, and a super short plot summary. That way, when you see the numbers, you’ll actually know what you’re looking at and can understand why a film performed the way it did.

‘Shelby Oaks’ (2025)

The film earned $770,423 over the weekend, a 67.2% decrease from the previous week. Playing in 1,708 theaters, it averaged $451 per theater and has now grossed a total of $3,950,487 after two weeks (Neon). Written and directed by Chris Stuckmann, this horror film centers on a woman’s quest to find her missing sister, which leads her to a potentially real childhood fear. The cast features Camille Sullivan, Brendan Sexton III, and Keith David, with music composed by The Newton Brothers. Neon picked up worldwide distribution rights in 2024, with the film slated for release in fall 2025.

‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2’ (2012)

The movie earned $819,949 over the weekend from 1,503 theaters, averaging $545 per theater. This brings the total for the first week to $819,949. The re-release of the series finale, celebrating the franchise’s anniversary, included special screenings for fans throughout the weekend. Viewers saw new commentary from the filmmakers along with the exciting final battle between the Cullens and the Volturi. Details about the screenings were announced beforehand.

‘Bāhubali: The Epic’ (2025)

The film earned $825,040 over the weekend from 448 theaters, averaging $1,841 per theater. This brings the total earnings after one week to $825,040 (Variance Films). Director S.S. Rajamouli’s newly remastered cut of his epic saga, starring Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, and Tamannaah Bhatia, combines the original two-part story into a single, over 3-hour film. This release celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the franchise with improved visuals and some new footage, and is being shown in premium large-format theaters across the U.S.

‘Roofman’ (2025)

The film earned $1,015,602 over the weekend, a 50.2% decrease from the previous week. Playing in 1,490 theaters, it averaged $681 per theater and has now grossed a total of $21,315,378 after four weeks (Paramount Pictures International). Directed by Derek Cianfrance and starring Channing Tatum, the film is a drama about a captivating criminal constantly on the move, detailing his dangerous plans and the consequences they have on his life. Tony Revolori also appears in the cast.

‘One Battle After Another’ (2025)

Okay, so the weekend numbers are in for Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest, and it pulled in just over $1.1 million, a drop of about 47.5% from last week. That’s across 904 theaters, averaging around $1,318 per screen. Overall, after six weeks, the film—starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, and Regina Hall—has earned a solid $67.8 million, and a lot of that is thanks to its IMAX showings. The film’s a gripping crime thriller set amidst political turmoil, and it centers on a former revolutionary desperately searching for his missing daughter. What’s really impressive is how beautifully it’s been presented—Anderson shot portions in VistaVision and 70mm, and the IMAX version is stunning. Early buzz was all about the fantastic reviews and its strong performance internationally in IMAX, and honestly, it lives up to the hype.

‘Good Fortune’ (2025)

The movie earned $1.45 million over the weekend, a 53.4% drop from the previous week, playing in 2,150 theaters with an average of $672 per theater. After three weeks, its total earnings are $14.7 million (Lionsgate). Aziz Ansari wrote and directed the film, and stars alongside Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer, Sandra Oh, and Keanu Reeves. The plot centers around an angel named Gabriel whose failed experiment to demonstrate that money doesn’t bring happiness leads to a chaotic comedy involving people switching lives. It first premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival before being released in the U.S. in October.

‘Stitch Head’ (2025)

The film earned $2,017,601 over the weekend from 2,162 theaters, averaging $933 per theater. Its total earnings after one week reach $2,413,357 (Briarcliff Entertainment). Written and directed by Steve Hudson, this family comedy is based on the books by Guy Bass and features the voices of Asa Butterfield and Rob Brydon. The story centers on a small, patched-up creature brought to life by an eccentric professor, who then embarks on a circus journey. It’s a co-production between Germany, Luxembourg, and the UK, with a score composed by Nick Urata.

‘Tron: Ares’ (2025)

The film earned $3.05 million over the weekend, a 38% decrease from the previous week, playing in 2,575 theaters with an average of $1,184 per theater. After four weeks in release, the total earnings are $68.15 million (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures). Directed by Joachim Rønning, the film features Jared Leto, alongside Greta Lee, Evan Peters, and Jeff Bridges. The story revolves around Ares, a highly advanced artificial intelligence program brought to life and sent on a critical mission. The musical score was composed by Nine Inch Nails. Walt Disney Pictures produced the film, with Jeff Cronenweth serving as cinematographer.

‘Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere’ (2025)

The film earned $3.76 million over the weekend, a 57.6% drop from its opening, playing in 3,460 theaters with an average of $1,087 per theater. After two weeks, its total earnings are $16.23 million (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures). Directed by Scott Cooper, the drama tells the story behind Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 album ‘Nebraska,’ starring Jeremy Allen White as Springsteen and Jeremy Strong as his manager, Jon Landau. The movie focuses on the raw recording process and the creative clashes that defined the album. It was released on October 24, 2025, after a trailer was shown during the summer.

‘Back to the Future’ (1985)

The film earned $4.9 million over the weekend from 2,290 theaters, averaging $2,139 per theater. This brings the total earnings for the first week to $4.9 million (Universal Pictures International). This is a special re-release of the 1985 classic directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd. It’s being shown in updated formats like IMAX and a newly restored 4K version for home viewing. The re-release also includes enhanced Dolby Vision/Atmos sound and picture, along with bonus content from the original film.

‘Bugonia’ (2025)

The film earned $5.03 million this weekend, a significant increase of 608.4% from its opening, playing in 2,043 theaters with an average of $2,461 per theater. After two weeks, the total gross is $6.04 million (Focus Features). Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, this English-language remake of ‘Save the Green Planet!’ stars Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons. The darkly comedic plot follows two people fixated on conspiracy theories who kidnap a pharmaceutical CEO, believing him to be an alien. Element Pictures and Square Peg produced the film, with a score by Jerskin Fendrix.

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ (2025)

Okay, so I just checked out this animated musical, and it’s definitely making waves! It pulled in $5.3 million this weekend from almost 2,900 theaters, averaging about $1,833 per location. Overall, after eleven weeks on Netflix, it’s earned a solid $24.3 million. Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, the voice cast is fantastic, featuring Arden Cho, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo, and Ahn Hyo-seop. The story is wild – it’s about a K-pop girl group, HUNTR/X, who secretly fight demons… and their rivals happen to be a demonic boy band! Seriously, it’s become Netflix’s biggest hit, and the soundtrack is a huge part of why – it’s everywhere and really driving the film’s popularity.

‘Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc’ (2025)

The movie earned $6.2 million over the weekend, a 65.5% drop from its opening, playing in 3,003 theaters with an average of $2,069 per theater. After two weeks, its total earnings are $30.98 million (Sony Pictures Releasing). This animated feature, directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara and written by Hiroshi Seko, is based on the ‘Reze’ storyline from the original manga. Kikunosuke Toya and Reina Ueda star as the voices of Denji and Reze, respectively, with a musical score by Kensuke Ushio. The film continues the anime’s dark fantasy storyline, focusing on Denji’s encounter with the enigmatic Reze as conflicts with devils intensify.

‘Regretting You’ (2025)

The film earned $7.82 million over the weekend, a decrease of 42.9% from its opening, playing in 3,425 theaters with an average of $2,282 per theater. After two weeks, the total earnings are $27.25 million (Paramount Pictures International). Based on the Colleen Hoover novel, the movie was directed by Josh Boone and written by Susan McMartin. Allison Williams and Mckenna Grace star as a mother and daughter facing unexpected tragedy and complicated relationships. Constantin Film produced the movie, with Paramount distributing it in the U.S.

‘Black Phone 2’ (2025)

The film earned $8.3 million over the weekend, a 35.5% decrease from the previous week, playing in 3,305 theaters with an average of $2,518 per theater. After three weeks in release, the total earnings are $61.8 million (Universal Pictures). Scott Derrickson directed the sequel, co-writing the script with C. Robert Cargill, and the film stars Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, and Madeleine McGraw. The story picks up after the events of the first film, following Finney as he faces new threats connected to the Grabber. It was produced by Blumhouse and Crooked Highway and runs for 114 minutes.

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2025-11-04 17:47