Here Are the Weekend Box Office Hits for This Weekend, with the New Horror Sequel Leading the Pack

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It was another busy weekend for movie theaters, with a mix of new releases – from scary sequels to concert films – and continuing hits. People turned out for big new blockbusters, and several movies that came out weeks ago are still doing well. Studios adjusted how many theaters showed each film, adding screens for popular titles and reducing them for older ones. Looking at the numbers, we can see what kinds of movies people are enjoying and which genres are proving most profitable. Here’s a closer look at the top-performing movies from this past weekend, based on their latest ticket sales.

‘2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Animation’ (2026)

The animated shorts collection nominated for the 2026 Oscars, released by Roadside Attractions, earned $642,526 over the weekend from 321 theaters. While this represents a 35.4% decrease from its opening weekend, the film has now grossed $2,087,582 domestically over two weeks. Each theater averaged $2,001 in ticket sales, despite the film playing in 28 fewer locations than its opening week.

‘Pillion’ (2026)

The new dark comedy ‘Pillion,’ from A24 and starring Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgård, saw a 21.7% jump in ticket sales this weekend, bringing in $701,516. The film expanded to a total of 357 theaters – an increase of 268 locations – and averaged $1,965 per theater. After a month in theaters, ‘Pillion’ has earned a total of $2,500,158 domestically. The movie centers around an unusual dynamic of submission within a relationship.

‘Uma Musume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era’ (2024)

‘Uma Musume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era’ is a Japanese anime movie about horse-girl hybrids who race against each other. It opened in 600 U.S. theaters and earned $900,000 in its first weekend, averaging $1,500 per theater. The film continues the story from the popular ‘Uma Musume’ video game and franchise.

‘Solo Mio’ (2026)

The romantic comedy ‘Solo Mio’, directed by the Kinnane Brothers and starring Kevin James, earned $1,227,924 over the weekend. This represents a 48.4% decrease in earnings from the previous week. The film was shown in 1,500 theaters after the distributor cut back 800 locations, averaging $818 per theater. After four weeks in theaters, ‘Solo Mio’ has grossed a total of $24,037,112 domestically. The movie follows a man who takes a trip to Italy by himself after his wedding is called off.

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ (2025)

James Cameron’s latest installment in the ‘Avatar’ saga, ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ continues to perform well in theaters, earning another $1.24 million this past week. Despite playing in fewer locations – now 1,225 – the film saw only a slight drop in ticket sales, averaging $1,012 per theater. After 11 weeks in release, the visually stunning movie has grossed over $401.2 million domestically.

‘Zootopia 2’ (2025)

‘Zootopia 2’ returned to theaters this weekend, bringing back the popular animated world and its animal police officers. The movie earned $1.44 million, with ticket sales dropping a reasonable 35%. It played in 1,350 theaters, which was less than the previous week, averaging $1,065 per theater. After being shown for 14 weeks, ‘Zootopia 2’ has now made a total of $425.8 million domestically.

‘How to Make a Killing’ (2026)

The dark comedy thriller ‘How to Make a Killing,’ starring Glen Powell, follows a man who plots to inherit his family’s fortune by eliminating its members. The film earned $1,562,513 this weekend, a 55.2% decrease from its opening weekend. Despite the drop, A24 expanded the film’s release to 1,726 theaters – an increase of 101 locations – averaging $905 per theater. After two weeks in theaters, the film, a modern take on a British story, has grossed $6,289,203.

‘Send Help’ (2026)

‘Send Help,’ a survival horror thriller directed by Sam Raimi, earned $2.82 million last weekend, though that was down 36% from the previous week. The film, starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien, played in 2,500 theaters after losing 300, averaging $1,128 per theater. After five weeks in theaters, it has grossed a total of $59.9 million domestically. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures distributed the film.

‘I Can Only Imagine 2’ (2026)

The movie ‘I Can Only Imagine 2,’ which tells the ongoing story of MercyMe singer Bart Millard and his experiences as a father, earned $3.135 million over the weekend. While that’s a drop of nearly 60% from its opening weekend, the film remained in 3,105 theaters nationwide and averaged $1,009 per theater. After two weeks in theaters, the faith-based drama has grossed a total of $13.26 million domestically.

‘Crime 101’ (2026)

The thriller ‘Crime 101’, based on a story by Don Winslow and starring Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo, earned $3.4 million over the weekend. This was a 37.8% decrease from the previous week. The film, playing in 2,607 theaters after losing 554 locations, averaged $1,312 per theater. After three weeks in cinemas, ‘Crime 101’ has made a total of $30.1 million domestically. The movie centers on a determined detective trying to catch a slippery jewel thief along the Pacific Coast Highway.

‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’ (2026)

Neon’s documentary, ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert,’ captivated audiences with footage of the music legend’s most famous performances. The film saw a 9% increase in ticket sales this weekend, earning $3.5 million. It expanded to a total of 1,940 theaters – an increase of 1,615 locations – and averaged $1,806 per theater. After two weeks in release, the documentary has earned a total of $7.8 million.

‘Twenty One Pilots: More Than We Ever Imagined’ (2026)

The concert film ‘Twenty One Pilots: More Than We Ever Imagined’ showcases the band’s energetic performances and creative vision. Released by Trafalgar Releasing, it earned $4.3 million during its opening weekend, playing in 833 theaters. This resulted in an impressive average of $5,162 per theater. The film made all of its revenue in its first week of release.

‘Wuthering Heights’ (2026)

Emerald Fennell’s new film, ‘Wuthering Heights’, starring Margot Robbie, offers a modern interpretation of the beloved gothic novel. Distributed by Warner Bros., the movie earned $6.95 million over the weekend, a decrease of 50.3% from the previous week. The film was shown in 3,221 theaters after Warner Bros. reduced the number of locations by 461, averaging $2,158 per theater. After three weeks in release, the period drama has earned a total of $72.35 million domestically.

‘GOAT’ (2026)

Sony Pictures Animation’s new animated comedy, ‘GOAT’, about a little goat trying to make it big in the sport of roarball, earned $12 million during the weekend. That’s a slight decrease of 28.8% from the previous week. Playing in 3,863 theaters – the same number as before – the movie averaged $3,106 per theater. After three weeks in theaters, ‘GOAT’ has made a total of $73.98 million, thanks to a lot of publicity.

‘Scream 7’ (2026)

The latest installment in the ‘Scream’ franchise, ‘Scream 7’, directed by Kevin Williamson, has hit theaters with original star Sidney Prescott returning to battle the Ghostface killer. The film opened to a strong $64.1 million domestically across 3,540 theaters, averaging an impressive $18,107 per theater. This opening weekend represents the film’s total domestic earnings for its first week.

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2026-03-03 01:20