Here Are the Weekend Box Office Hits for This Weekend, with ‘Zootopia 2’ Leading the Pack

Movie theaters were packed this weekend thanks to popular new releases, including family films and sequels. Animated movies and musicals were especially big hits, making it a very profitable weekend for studios like Disney and Universal. While these major films dominated, smaller, independent movies also found success by attracting dedicated fans. With everything from action-packed sci-fi to touching historical stories, there was a movie for everyone to enjoy.

‘Black Phone 2’ (2025)

The horror sequel earned Universal Pictures $352,005 over the weekend, bringing its total domestic earnings to almost $78 million. Ethan Hawke is back as the frightening villain, and the story builds upon the supernatural elements introduced in the first movie. While ticket sales dropped 66.4% in recent weeks, the film is still attracting horror fans and remains in 496 theaters. Mason Thames returns as the lead character, facing new dangers. With its strong overall performance, the movie has proven to be a successful start to a potential franchise.

‘Sarah’s Oil’ (2025)

The new film from Amazon MGM Studios, a biographical drama about Sarah Rector, earned another $394,103. The movie tells the true story of a young Black girl who struck oil on her land and became wealthy. So far, it’s made over $11 million, but viewership dropped by over 50% compared to last week. Zachary Levi and Naya Desir-Johnson star in this story of overcoming unfair treatment. The film is now playing in 505 theaters as its time in cinemas comes to a close.

‘Regretting You’ (2025)

The movie, based on Colleen Hoover’s novel, earned an additional $450,643, bringing its total earnings to over $48 million. Distributed by Paramount Pictures, the romantic drama features Allison Williams and Mckenna Grace as a mother and daughter dealing with loss. While the film saw a significant drop in viewers—a 71.5% decrease—and lost over a thousand theaters, audiences have connected with its heartfelt story of family secrets and forgiveness. It proved to be a good alternative choice for moviegoers during a summer filled with big-budget blockbusters.

‘Sentimental Value’ (2025)

Neon broadened the release of this Norwegian drama to 284 theaters, earning $489,418. Starring Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgård, the film tells a nuanced story about a director grappling with his relationship with his daughters. It performed strongly, with ticket sales dropping only 20.6%, bringing its total domestic earnings to around $2.3 million. Directed by Joachim Trier, the film offers a thoughtful exploration of how personal struggles and creative goals collide. It’s steadily gaining popularity as audiences share positive recommendations.

‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ (2025)

Netflix gave a limited theatrical release to its new murder mystery, showing it in 600 cinemas over the weekend and earning around $600,000. Daniel Craig is back as detective Benoit Blanc, investigating a case with a group of interesting suspects. So far, the film has made $1.6 million in theaters. This brief cinema run is designed to make the film eligible for awards and create excitement before it starts streaming on Netflix. Rian Johnson directed the movie, which is full of misleading clues and surprising twists.

‘Nuremberg’ (2025)

Sony Pictures Classics’ historical drama about the post-war Nuremberg trials has earned $763,488 recently, bringing its total domestic earnings to over $12.5 million, even after losing showings on 470 screens. Russell Crowe powerfully portrays Hermann Göring, engaging in a tense psychological duel with Rami Malek. The film explores the difficult questions surrounding justice as an American psychiatrist assesses prominent Nazi prisoners. Despite a 36.4% drop in viewership this weekend, the film continues to appeal to adult audiences.

‘Sisu: Road to Revenge’ (2025)

The latest installment from Sony Pictures Releasing brought in $773,175 across more than 2,000 theaters. So far, the film has earned over $4 million, but ticket sales fell sharply – down 67.9 percent – after the initial release. Jorma Tommila is back as the skilled and ruthless hero, facing off against a determined Soviet commander in a fight to survive. While fans quickly turned out to see the movie, that initial excitement didn’t last, leading to a rapid drop in attendance.

‘Hamnet’ (2025)

Chloé Zhao’s new historical drama is a deeply personal story about William Shakespeare and his wife as they cope with the death of their son. The film, starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley, suggests how this heartbreaking loss may have inspired Shakespeare’s famous play, Hamlet. Despite being shown in only 119 theaters, it’s already earned over $1.4 million, with a strong average of $7,834 per theater, signaling a lot of interest from fans of independent and critically acclaimed films.

‘Rental Family’ (2025)

Searchlight Pictures’ new drama starring Brendan Fraser earned almost $2.2 million over the weekend. Since its release in 1,925 theaters nationwide, the film has made a total of $7.5 million. The movie centers around a solitary actor in Tokyo who discovers meaning and connection by working for a unique company that offers ‘family rentals.’ While ticket sales dipped slightly by 34.1 percent, it’s likely due to positive word-of-mouth about Fraser’s moving performance. The film thoughtfully explores feelings of loneliness in today’s world and our fundamental need for human connection.

‘Eternity’ (2025)

A24’s new romantic comedy had a strong opening weekend, earning $3.1 million. With a release in 1,348 theaters, the film has already made over $5.2 million. Starring Elizabeth Olsen and Miles Teller, the movie tells the story of a woman who must choose between her husband and a former love after she dies. The film’s success, with an average of $2,351 per theater, shows audiences are intrigued by its unusual take on soulmates and life after death. People seem to enjoy the film’s mix of comedy and thoughtful questions about what happens when we die.

‘The Running Man’ (2025)

Glen Powell stars in this new, suspenseful thriller, which earned $3.7 million domestically, bringing its total earnings for Paramount Pictures to over $34 million, even with lots of other movies competing for audiences. While down 35.1 percent, the film—an adaptation of a Stephen King novel by Edgar Wright—remains in 2,749 theaters. The movie centers around a dangerous game show where the main character must fight off professional killers to earn his freedom. This version of the story is darker and more realistic, staying true to the original book’s satirical tone.

‘Predator: Badlands’ (2025)

The newest movie in the sci-fi series earned another $4.8 million, bringing its total earnings to over $85 million. Starring Elle Fanning, the film is a futuristic thriller about humans being hunted by aliens in a harsh, empty landscape. Disney continued to show the movie in 2,750 theaters, where it experienced a typical drop of 26.5% in ticket sales. Director Dan Trachtenberg has added to the series’ story with new weapons and exciting action. The film is performing well and continues to attract science fiction fans.

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

The latest film from the “Four Horsemen” series earned Lionsgate $6.9 million over the weekend. So far, it’s made almost $50 million in the U.S. and Canada, playing in over 3,000 theaters. The movie follows the team of illusionists as they attempt a daring heist to reveal a dishonest businessman. Ticket sales only fell by about 23%, suggesting audiences are enjoying the film and recommending it to others. Jesse Eisenberg stars as the leader of the group, who are constantly trying to outsmart both the police and a new enemy.

‘Wicked: For Good’ (2025)

Universal Pictures came in second place at the box office with $61.7 million for the latest ‘Oz’ movie. After only two weeks, the musical fantasy has earned an impressive $269 million total. The film played in 4,115 theaters, attracting audiences eager to see how the story of Elphaba and Glinda ends. While ticket sales dropped 58% from the opening weekend—a typical decline for big releases—the movie is still a huge success, showing the final changes in the Wicked Witch of the West and the enduring power of her friendship.

‘Zootopia 2’ (2025)

The animated hit film opened at number one, earning an impressive $100.2 million in ticket sales. Released by Walt Disney Studios in 4,000 theaters, the sequel quickly reached a total of $158.8 million. The story follows Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde as they investigate a new mystery in previously unseen parts of their city. With an average of $25,065 per theater, the film clearly tapped into a huge desire for more from this franchise. Families were a key part of the film’s success, which exceeded predictions and gave the box office a significant boost.

2025-12-02 16:46