Here Are the Weekend Box Office Hits for This Weekend, with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Leading the Pack Again

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The movie industry had a lively weekend, with several sequels and new films vying for viewers. Both major and independent studios experienced changes in ticket sales during this busy time. Below is a list of the top-performing films, based on their recent earnings and how well they’ve done overall. These numbers show what’s popular in theaters as 2025 comes to an end, with something for everyone to enjoy.

‘Is This Thing On?’ (2025)

The comedy film ‘Is This Thing On?’ made $203,000 in its second week in theaters, released by Walt Disney Studios. That’s a strong increase of nearly 50% from its opening weekend, despite only playing in 33 theaters. The film is the first movie directed by Rachel Sennott, who also stars in it alongside a cast of talented comedians. It’s a story about friends trying to balance their relationships and careers while pursuing stand-up comedy. So far, the movie has earned a total of $511,240 in the US and is still showing in select theaters.

‘The Secret Agent’ (2025)

The thriller ‘The Secret Agent’ earned $221,212 over the weekend, playing in 136 theaters. This represents a 38.3% drop in earnings as the film moves towards the end of its time in cinemas. Based on Joseph Conrad’s classic novel, the film is a story of spies and terrorism in 19th-century London, brought to life by a well-known cast for contemporary audiences. After a month in theaters, the film has now grossed a total of $1,430,744.

‘Eternity’ (2025)

A24’s romantic drama, ‘Eternity,’ earned $244,132 over the past week while playing in 203 theaters nationwide. This represents a 60% decrease in earnings compared to the previous weekend, likely due to competition from new holiday movies. The film, directed by David Freyne, centers around a thought-provoking premise: people choosing who they’ll spend eternity with. Starring Miles Teller and Elizabeth Olsen, ‘Eternity’ explores the challenges and feelings surrounding lifelong commitment. So far, the movie has earned a total of $15,512,475 since its release.

‘No Other Choice’ (2025)

Neon’s new film, ‘No Other Choice,’ earned $312,687 from just 13 theaters during its opening weekend – a strong start. This resulted in an excellent average of $24,052 per theater, making it one of the most successful limited releases so far this season. The film is a drama about a family grappling with a tough decision in a small town. Reviewers have praised the powerful acting and the film’s striking visuals. So far, the film has earned a total of $625,656 domestically, including money from preview showings and special events.

‘Hamnet’ (2025)

‘Hamnet,’ a historical drama from Focus Features, earned $700,000 in its fifth week in theaters, playing in 391 locations. While its revenue decreased by 23.8% and it lost 226 theaters, the film—based on Maggie O’Farrell’s acclaimed novel—continues to resonate with audiences. The story delves into the life of William Shakespeare and the heartbreaking loss of his son, exploring themes of grief and how this loss inspired the creation of ‘Hamlet.’ After over a month in release, the film has earned a total of $10,346,160 domestically.

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ (2025)

Universal Pictures International’s ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ earned $4.4 million during its fourth weekend in theaters. While still performing well, this represents a 42.5% drop in earnings from the previous week, as the film was shown in 2,280 locations. The movie continues the story of the spooky animatronics at the famous pizzeria and features new characters from the popular video game series. The sequel has proven popular with fans eager to experience the latest scares and learn more about the film’s backstory, bringing its total worldwide earnings to $118.97 million.

‘Wicked: For Good’ (2025)

‘Wicked: For Good’ earned $5.26 million during its sixth weekend in theaters, an 8.2% increase from the previous week. Despite losing over 900 locations as new movies were released, the film continued to perform well across its remaining 2,008 screens. This musical, based on the popular Broadway show, tells the second part of the story about the friendship between Elphaba and Glinda. Its beautiful visuals and strong singing have kept audiences coming throughout the holidays, bringing the film’s total domestic earnings to $331.6 million.

‘Song Sung Blue’ (2025)

Focus Features’ new film, ‘Song Sung Blue,’ earned $7.6 million in its opening weekend, playing in 2,587 theaters. With an average of $2,937 per theater, it quickly became one of the weekend’s biggest hits. The movie tells the inspiring true story of a couple who start a Neil Diamond tribute band to help them through difficult times. Its mix of familiar music and emotional story resonated with a broad audience. So far, the film has earned a total of $12.03 million domestically, including money from early screenings.

‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants’ (2025)

I’m so glad ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants’ is still doing so well! It made another $11.2 million this weekend, playing on over 3,500 screens. While that’s a bit down from its opening weekend, it’s totally normal, and people are still heading to the movies with the kids on break. The movie is about SpongeBob and his friends trying to find him after he goes missing, and it’s just a really fun, family-friendly adventure. In fact, it’s been so popular that Paramount even added more theaters! After just two weeks, the movie has already made over $33 million domestically, which is fantastic!

‘David’ (2025)

The animated biblical film ‘David,’ released by Angel Studios, earned $12.7 million during its second weekend in theaters, showing on 3,003 screens. While a solid performance, this represents a 42.3% decrease from its opening weekend, likely due to competition from other new releases. The film retells the well-known story of David, a shepherd who rises to become king and famously defeats Goliath. Marketing for ‘David’ has emphasized its high-quality animation and commitment to historical detail. So far, the film has earned a total of $49.8 million domestically in just a short time.

‘Anaconda’ (2025)

The new ‘Anaconda’ movie released by Sony Pictures earned $14.55 million in its opening weekend from 3,509 theaters, averaging $4,146 per theater. The film, starring Jack Black and Paul Rudd, updates the original story with a fresh group of explorers facing a giant, dangerous snake in the jungle. It blends action and comedy for a modern take on the survival horror genre and has already made a total of $23.65 million domestically.

‘The Housemaid’ (2025)

‘The Housemaid’ earned $15.4 million during its second weekend in theaters, playing in 3,042 locations. Revenue dipped slightly – about 19% – from its opening weekend, suggesting positive buzz among horror fans. This English-language remake of a popular South Korean film centers on a housemaid who finds herself caught up in a complicated and risky situation with her employers. Starring Sydney Sweeney, who is receiving accolades for her powerful performance, the film has now grossed $46.46 million in just two weeks.

‘Marty Supreme’ (2025)

A24’s new film, ‘Marty Supreme,’ saw a huge jump in ticket sales – over 1,600% – after expanding to more theaters its second weekend. It earned $15.6 million, averaging $5,846 per theater, as it went from playing in a few locations to a wider release. Starring Timothée Chalamet, the movie tells the story of a competitive ping pong player, inspired by the life of Marty Reisman. Directed by Josh Safdie, the film has a distinctive visual style that captures the excitement of athletic competition from the mid-20th century. So far, ‘Marty Supreme’ has earned a total of $28.3 million domestically.

‘Zootopia 2’ (2025)

‘Zootopia 2’ continued to perform well over the weekend, earning $20 million and seeing a 34.7% increase in ticket sales. Despite losing 170 theaters during the holiday rush, the animated sequel stayed popular with families and played on 3,370 screens. The film brings back Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde as they team up to solve a new case that puts their city’s diverse community at risk. Like the first ‘Zootopia’ movie from 2016, it emphasizes the importance of getting along and working together. So far, the film has earned a remarkable $321.38 million domestically.

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ (2025)

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ remained the top movie in theaters this weekend, earning $64 million from 3,800 screens. While down 28.2% from its huge opening weekend, the film still averaged $16,842 per theater. Directed by James Cameron, this third ‘Avatar’ movie introduces the Ash People, a more warlike Na’vi tribe on Pandora. The story follows Jake Sully and Neytiri as they deal with new threats to their environment and navigate political struggles. After just two weeks, the 20th Century Studios film has made a total of $217.7 million domestically.

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2025-12-29 19:46