Here Are the Weekend Box Office Hits for This Weekend, with the New Sci-Fi Flick on Top

This weekend at the movies saw some big changes as new releases competed with established films for the top spot. While large-scale sci-fi movies drew the biggest crowds, smaller international films and continuing sequels still attracted dedicated fans. Box office results were all over the place, with some films doing very well and others nearing the end of their time in theaters. Here’s a look at how the fifteen highest-grossing films currently playing performed.

‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’ (2025)

‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’ earned $202,328 at the box office this weekend, its fifth week in theaters. While playing in 381 locations, the film saw a significant drop in sales, down 72.7% from last week. So far, it has made a total of $13,186,349 domestically and is nearing the end of its run in cinemas. The film uses old concert footage and new technology to create a digital experience of Elvis Presley’s most famous performances.

‘Send Help’ (2025)

The thriller ‘Send Help’ earned another $235,000 in its eighth week in theaters. While playing in 400 theaters – a decrease from previous weeks – the film’s weekend earnings were down 67.5%. Despite the drop, ‘Send Help’ has now grossed a total of $64,598,095, demonstrating the continued appeal of suspenseful stories even with many other films competing for audiences. It was released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

‘I Can Only Imagine 2’ (2025)

The faith-based film ‘I Can Only Imagine 2’ brought in $240,000 over the weekend, its fifth in theaters. While playing in 527 locations across the country, the movie’s earnings dropped by about 68%. So far, the musical drama has earned a total of $18.3 million for Lionsgate. The film continues the story of finding hope and how inspiring music can make a difference in modern life.

‘The Bride!’ (2025)

‘The Bride!’ experienced a large drop in ticket sales this weekend, earning $275,000 from 708 theaters – an 86.8% decrease. After three weeks in theaters, the film has now made a total of $12,543,018 domestically. While it offers a fresh take on traditional horror themes, it faced strong competition from newer horror movies. Despite the decline, ‘The Bride!’ stands out as a well-made gothic horror film, especially for those watching in premium formats like IMAX.

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ (2025)

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ remains popular with moviegoers, earning $280,000 over the weekend after 14 weeks in cinemas. Although earnings dropped by 42%, the film still played on 250 screens across the country. With a total domestic gross of $403.9 million, it’s become one of the year’s biggest hits. The story takes viewers to previously unseen parts of Pandora, where the Na’vi people face a new threat from a warring volcanic tribe.

‘Wuthering Heights’ (2025)

The recent movie version of ‘Wuthering Heights’ made $475,000 over the weekend, bringing its total earnings to $83.3 million. While playing in 601 theaters, the film saw a significant drop in viewers – about 71.6% – compared to the previous week. Despite this decrease, the movie is performing well for a classic novel adapted for the big screen, telling the story of the passionate and troubled relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw.

‘The Pout-Pout Fish’ (2026)

The animated movie ‘The Pout-Pout Fish’ opened in theaters this weekend, earning $500,000. Distributed by Viva Pictures, the family film played in 1,854 theaters, averaging $269 per location. The movie brings the well-loved children’s book character to the big screen with bright and cheerful underwater stories. Initial numbers indicate it’s attracting families with young children for weekend afternoon showings.

‘Undertone’ (2026)

The A24 thriller ‘Undertone’ earned $3.02 million in its second weekend in theaters. While still playing in 2,570 locations, ticket sales dropped by 66.8% compared to its opening weekend. So far, the movie has made a total of $15.21 million. A24 intentionally created a suspenseful and atmospheric film to appeal to adult viewers. The story is a psychological mystery where sound—and the lack of it—is crucial to the main character’s fight for survival.

‘GOAT’ (2025)

‘GOAT,’ released by Sony Pictures, earned $3.5 million during its sixth week in theaters. Viewership declined by just 25.1% from the previous weekend, indicating the film is performing well across its 2,537 screens. With total domestic earnings of $97.5 million, the movie is close to reaching the $100 million mark. The film uses the world of sports to tell a story about complicated family relationships and the challenges of competing professionally.

‘Scream 7’ (2026)

‘Scream 7’ earned $4.3 million during its fourth week in theaters, continuing the film’s success. Although earnings dropped by 49.5% internationally, the movie is still showing in 2,560 locations through Paramount Pictures International. So far, ‘Scream 7’ has made $114.5 million domestically, demonstrating that audiences still love the Ghostface character. This latest installment keeps up the franchise’s tradition of cleverly commenting on horror movies themselves, while also presenting new dangers for the characters who survived previous films.

‘Reminders of Him’ (2026)

The romantic drama ‘Reminders of Him’ brought in $8 million for Universal Pictures during its second week of release. While that’s a 55.5% decrease from its opening weekend, the film did increase the number of theaters showing it to 3,441. Overall, the movie has now earned $33.2 million, showing that audiences are responding to its heartfelt story. The film centers on a woman trying to rebuild her life and reconnect with her daughter after being released from prison.

‘Ready or Not: Here I Come’ (2026)

Searchlight Pictures’ new horror-comedy, ‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come,’ earned $9.1 million in its opening weekend from 3,010 theaters. That’s an average of $3,023 per theater. The movie continues the story with a dangerous game of hide-and-seek, mixing dark humor and thrilling action. The strong opening suggests a loyal following for the series’ clever combination of social commentary and scary survival elements.

‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ (2026)

Okay, so I checked out the box office numbers, and ‘Dhurandhar The Revenge’ totally killed it this weekend! It made $9.57 million, which is fantastic. They released it in almost a thousand theaters – 987 to be exact – and it averaged almost $10,000 per theater! If you add in the money from early showings, it’s already at $13.5 million domestically. Honestly, it’s not surprising. I’ve heard it’s packed with awesome stunts and a really gripping revenge story, and it seems like the fans who were waiting for this one really showed up.

‘Hoppers’ (2026)

The animated film ‘Hoppers’ remained in second place this week, earning $18 million. While revenue for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures decreased by 37.2% as the film played in 3,675 theaters, ‘Hoppers’ has still been a big hit, bringing in a total of $120.4 million so far. The story follows a scientist who finds a way to put human minds into robotic animals to learn more about nature.

‘Project Hail Mary’ (2026)

Amazon MGM Studios had a huge weekend thanks to the successful launch of ‘Project Hail Mary’, which brought in over $80.5 million. Playing in over 4,000 theaters, the sci-fi film averaged over $20,000 per location. Starring Ryan Gosling, the movie follows an astronaut who wakes up in space with no memory of his mission to save Earth. These strong numbers suggest the film will be a big commercial success and show audiences are eager for large-scale science fiction stories.

Tell us which of these box office hits you are most excited to see in the comments.

2026-03-23 23:18