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Hollywood’s latest weekend box office chart kept one space epic firmly on top, while a mix of family fare, horror-comedy and international action carved out the rest of the leaderboard.
Project Hail Mary holds the crown again
Ryan Gosling’s sci-fi adventure stayed at No. 1 for a second straight week. Project Hail Mary continued to draw audiences, pulling in about $14.6 million on Friday, per Box Office Mojo. The film’s steady returns show strong word-of-mouth and durable appeal for space-centered storytelling.
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Family animation still performing: Pixar’s Hoppers
Pixar’s latest animated release, Hoppers, remained a reliable counterprogramming choice. On its fourth Friday in theaters, the family title earned roughly $3.1 million. The hold suggests parents and kids are returning on weekends and weekday matinees.
New entries and surprise debuts
Several new films entered the market, with differing audience traction.
- They Will Kill You — An action-comedy-horror featuring Tom Felton, Heather Graham and Patricia Arquette opened with about $2.25 million on Friday. Critics noted the film’s bold, crowd-pleasing tone.
- Reminders of Him — The Colleen Hoover adaptation, a romance-drama, landed in the upper half of the chart with roughly $1.51 million on its third Friday.
- Dhurandhar The Revenge — This Indian spy-action thriller took fifth place, collecting just over $1.3 million.
Critical buzz and audience response
Reviews and genre appeal shaped ticket sales over the weekend. The horror-action film drew attention for its satirical energy and gore, with some outlets calling it an audacious “eat-the-rich” thriller. Audience tastes varied between family-friendly animation, romantic adaptations and genre-driven horror.
What critics are saying
- Action-horror blends are resonating for viewers craving bold tone shifts.
- Star power, like Ryan Gosling’s presence, continues to boost mid-budget sci-fi.
- Adaptations of popular novels keep bringing built-in audiences to theaters.
Box office trends to watch this week
The market shows appetite for a mix of tentpole stars and niche offerings. Studios will watch weekday holds and next weekend’s new releases to gauge momentum. Sustained grosses for films in their second and third weeks will be the key signal for long-term success.
