Here Are the Weekend Box Office Hits for This Weekend, with ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Leading the Pack

Movie theaters had a very busy weekend, with lots of people going to see both new releases and popular films that have been out for a while. Universal Pictures’ new horror sequel was a big winner, and Disney’s animated movie continued to do extremely well. Smaller, independent films also performed strongly, with several opening or expanding to more theaters and earning good money per theater. Here’s a list of the top fifteen movies based on how much they made this weekend and their overall performance in theaters.

‘Nuremberg’ (2025)

The historical drama from Sony Pictures Classics earned $356,467 over the weekend, bringing its total domestic earnings to $13,226,839. While ticket sales dropped by 53.3% from the previous week, the film continues to perform well in 341 theaters, averaging $1,045 per location. The movie tells the story of a psychological battle between an American psychiatrist and a prominent Nazi official leading up to the war crimes trials, and is now nearing the end of its time in cinemas.

‘Rental Family’ (2025)

Searchlight Pictures’ comedy-drama saw a significant drop in viewership, falling 73.8% in its third week and earning $577,000. The film was removed from 920 screens, playing in just 1,005 theaters, resulting in a low average of $574 per theater. So far, it has made a total of $8,967,404 domestically, but is having trouble competing with newer, more widely released films. The movie centers around a solitary actor who discovers meaningful connections when he begins impersonating relatives for clients in Japan.

‘Fackham Hall’ (2025)

Bleecker Street Media’s new period comedy opened this weekend, earning $620,909 from 1,112 theaters. The film averaged $558 per theater and aims to offer an alternative to the current big-budget blockbusters. It’s a spoof of traditional British costume dramas, focusing on the humorous conflicts between the staff and family living in a large house. This puts the film in the top fifteen highest-grossing openings domestically.

‘The Running Man’ (2025)

The dystopian thriller from Paramount Pictures International earned $1.115 million during its fourth weekend in theaters. Viewership dropped significantly – by 70% – and the film was removed from 1,200 theaters, leaving it in 1,549 locations. So far, the movie, based on the Stephen King novel about a man battling for survival on a televised game show, has made $36.526 million in the U.S. With fewer theaters showing it and new action movies attracting audiences, the average earnings per theater fell to $719.

‘Merrily We Roll Along’ (2025)

Sony Pictures Classics released its new musical film this weekend, earning $1,236,565. Showing in 1,084 theaters, the film averaged $1,140 per theater – a strong start. What makes this film special is that it was filmed over two decades, allowing the actors to age naturally on screen. The story unfolds in reverse, showing how a friendship falls apart. This unusual way of making the film has generated buzz and helped attract audiences.

‘Predator: Badlands’ (2025)

As a big movie fan, I was interested to see that the latest sci-fi action sequel from Disney brought in another $1.86 million last week, bringing its total so far to about $88.26 million domestically. It’s definitely slowing down – ticket sales dropped by over 61% and it’s now playing in about 2,080 theaters – but it’s still doing pretty well considering all the other big movies out right now. I’m still really enjoying the world they’ve built, and it’s cool to see humanity fighting those dangerous galactic hunters again!

‘Dhurandhar’ (2025)

The Indian action thriller released by Moviegoers Entertainment quickly became a hit, ranking among the top ten films and earning $1.98 million on its opening weekend. Despite being shown in only 391 theaters, the film averaged an impressive $5,063 per theater. The story centers around a spy undertaking a risky international mission to safeguard crucial national information from a formidable enemy. This strong opening demonstrates a growing appetite for international films among moviegoers.

‘Hamnet’ (2025)

The emotional drama saw a huge surge in popularity this weekend, earning $2.3 million after expanding to 744 theaters – a 147% increase in revenue. With an average of $3,091 per theater, the film has now earned a total of $4.2 million. More and more people are discovering the story of Agnes Shakespeare and her journey through grief, and strong audience reactions are driving its success.

‘Eternity’ (2025)

The romantic comedy continued to perform well for A24, bringing in $2.7 million during its second weekend. Viewers clearly enjoyed the film’s unique story – about soulmates choosing each other for the afterlife – as it only saw a slight decrease in ticket sales (down 14.2%) and expanded to play in 2,386 theaters. So far, the film has earned a total of $9.6 million, averaging $1,142 per theater.

‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’ (2011)

Lionsgate launched the full, uncut version of this martial arts film over the weekend, earning $3.25 million. Showing in 1,198 theaters, the four-hour movie averaged $2,712 per theater. This release combines both original parts of the film and includes extended animated scenes never before seen in the US. Fans of the director turned out to see the complete revenge story on the big screen.

‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ (2025)

The heist sequel added $3.5 million to its earnings in its fourth week, bringing its total domestic gross to $55.3 million. While ticket sales dropped by about 49%, the film still performed well in 2,629 theaters, averaging $1,331 per theater. Despite losing 463 screens, the movie – which follows the Four Horsemen as they expose a corrupt tech CEO using illusions – continues to attract audiences.

‘JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution -Shibuya Incident x The Culling Game Begins-‘ (2025)

GKIDS had a big success with its new anime film, which earned $10.155 million in its opening weekend. Playing in 1,833 theaters, the movie averaged $5,540 per theater – a very strong result. The story revolves around a dangerous magical tournament that could destroy those with cursed powers. This impressive debut shows just how popular and devoted the franchise’s fanbase is in North America.

‘Wicked: For Good’ (2025)

Universal Pictures’ musical movie earned $16.75 million during its third weekend, despite a significant drop in ticket sales (73%). So far, the film has made an impressive $296.95 million in the United States and Canada, playing in nearly 4,000 theaters. It averaged $4,203 per theater, as many viewers returned to see how the story of Elphaba and Glinda ends in Oz. The movie is still a major success, even with new films being released.

‘Zootopia 2’ (2025)

Disney’s new animated film came in second place at the box office this weekend, earning $43 million. While ticket sales decreased by 57.1% from its opening weekend, the film still averaged $10,750 per theater across 4,000 locations. After just two weeks, the movie has already grossed over $220 million domestically, proving popular with families enjoying a new adventure in a vibrant animal city. It remains the top pick for families during the holidays.

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ (2025)

Universal Pictures International’s new horror sequel opened at number one with an impressive $63 million this weekend. Playing in 3,412 theaters, the film averaged $18,464 per theater. The movie’s success is largely thanks to fans of the original video game, as it revisits the spooky pizzeria with even more terrifying robots. This strong opening confirms the franchise is a major moneymaker for the studio.

2025-12-08 15:46