Movie theaters had a good weekend with a variety of films attracting audiences. Big blockbuster movies continued to perform well, and several new releases also did well. James Cameron’s latest film remained the top earner, while sequels and smaller releases from major studios proved popular. Classic fantasy movies shown for a limited time also drew crowds. These results show that people are currently enjoying animated films, horror movies, and international thrillers as the winter season continues.
‘Hamnet’ (2025)
Directed by Chloé Zhao, the historical drama features performances from Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. The film tells the story of Agnes, William Shakespeare’s wife, and her grief over the death of their son. In its eighth week of release, the movie’s earnings jumped by 120%, bringing in $1,310,000 from 718 theaters. So far, it has earned a total of $14,668,765 domestically for Focus Features.
‘David’ (2025)
The animated musical film from Angel Studios tells the story of David, the shepherd boy who becomes king. Even after losing almost 1,000 theaters, it made $1,455,714 in its fifth week, bringing its total earnings to $77,484,086. The film is particularly popular with faith-based audiences and uses impressive visuals to portray the famous battle between David and Goliath.
‘Song Sung Blue’ (2025)
This movie is based on a real couple from Milwaukee who started a band dedicated to the music of Neil Diamond, as shown in a 2008 documentary. Starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, the musical drama made $1,780,000 in its fourth weekend and has earned a total of $35,090,960 since its release for Focus Features. The film celebrates the strength of the human spirit and how music can bring people together.
‘No Other Choice’ (2025)
This darkly comedic thriller from South Korea, directed by Park Chan-wook, tells the story of a man working in the paper industry who will stop at nothing to keep his job and comfortable life. He begins a calculated plan to get rid of his rivals. The film, which is based on Donald Westlake’s novel ‘The Ax’ and a tribute to director Costa-Gavras, saw a significant jump in ticket sales during its fourth week, earning $2,237,000 – a 62.6% increase.
‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants’ (2025)
The newest SpongeBob SquarePants movie made $2.3 million over the past weekend, bringing its total earnings to $67.1 million. While ticket sales decreased by over 40% from the previous week, the film remains popular with families. Paramount Pictures continues to distribute the movie in theaters as part of the ongoing animated series.
‘The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers’ (2002)
Peter Jackson’s beloved fantasy film recently returned to cinemas with a special re-release, earning $2.4 million at the box office. Fans flocked back to Middle-earth to relive iconic moments like the Battle of Helm’s Deep and follow Frodo and Sam’s quest. Shown in 1,688 theaters, the film averaged $1,421 per location, proving that J.R.R. Tolkien’s story still resonates with audiences today.
‘Anaconda’ (2025)
A remake of the 1997 film, this horror-comedy stars Paul Rudd and Jack Black and follows a group of friends trying to recreate the original movie. After four weeks in theaters, it’s earned $3.2 million and has now taken in a total of $59.1 million domestically for Sony Pictures. However, things get dangerous when the group is attacked by a genuinely deadly giant snake.
‘Greenland 2: Migration’ (2026)
Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin are back in the sequel to this action-packed survival story, where the Garrity family struggles to survive in a frozen world. The film made $3.37 million in its second weekend, which was a drop of about 60% from its opening weekend. It follows the family’s search for a new place to live after a global disaster. Distributed by Lionsgate, the thriller has earned a total of $14.1 million so far.
‘The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring’ (2001)
The first movie in the beloved trilogy is back in theaters and earned $3.5 million during its opening weekend in 2026. The film tells the story of Frodo Baggins and his journey from the Shire with eight companions to destroy the One Ring. It performed very well in theaters, averaging $2,072 per screen across 1,686 locations, giving a new generation of fans a chance to see the magic of Middle-earth on the big screen.
‘Primate’ (2026)
Paramount Pictures’ sci-fi thriller made $5 million during its second weekend in theaters. While attendance dropped by over 55%, the film has now earned a total of $19.6 million. The story focuses on intense themes of artificial intelligence and the fight for survival in a secret research facility. Despite the decrease in viewers, the movie is proving to be a successful mid-budget release for the studio.
‘Marty Supreme’ (2025)
This A24 film, starring Timothée Chalamet, tells the story of Marty Reisman, a real-life professional ping-pong player. It made over $5.4 million during its fifth weekend in theaters – a good sign of continued popularity, as that’s only a 26.8% drop from the previous week. The movie follows the journey of a talented and engaging athlete as he competes in the world of table tennis in the mid-1900s. So far, it’s earned nearly $80 million and is still doing well in art house cinemas.
‘The Housemaid’ (2025)
The Lionsgate thriller brought in $8.5 million during its fifth weekend in theaters, proving it’s still a popular choice for moviegoers. The film follows a young woman who uncovers dangerous secrets while working for a rich family. So far, it’s earned over $107 million domestically, and continues to draw audiences with its suspenseful and psychologically gripping story, playing on over 3,100 screens.
‘Zootopia 2’ (2025)
The animated sequel to Disney’s Zootopia brings back Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde for a new mystery involving a strange reptile. The movie continues to perform well, earning $8.77 million in its eighth weekend and proving to be a long-lasting hit. With a total domestic box office of over $390 million, it’s one of the year’s biggest animated successes. The film features the original voice actors and further explores the vibrant city at the heart of the story.
’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ (2026)
The latest horror film in the series opened to $13 million domestically for Sony Pictures. Directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland, the movie revisits the world ravaged by the Rage Virus. Playing in 3,506 theaters, it earned a strong average revenue per theater for a horror film. The story follows a new group of people trying to survive almost thirty years after the virus first broke out.
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ (2025)
James Cameron’s latest Avatar film earned $13.32 million during its fifth weekend in theaters, remaining the top movie in the country. The film features a new Na’vi tribe called the “Ash People,” who are known for being fierce warriors and live near volcanoes. While ticket sales decreased by about 38%, the movie has now made over $363.5 million domestically. With showings at 3,300 theaters, the film proves the Avatar franchise is still incredibly popular with audiences.
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2026-01-19 21:17