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- calendar_today October 11, 2026
‘Other Mommy’ Takes Top Spot at North American Box Office
The Jessica Chastain-led horror film “Other Mommy” claimed the number one position at the North American box office this weekend, earning $27.5 million in its opening days across 3,365 theaters, according to studio estimates released Sunday. The Universal Pictures release, centered on a supernatural entity tormenting a young girl, surpassed expectations despite receiving poor reviews and a D+ CinemaScore from both critics and audiences.
Box Office Performance and Genre Success
Produced by Blumhouse Atomic Monster, known for previous successes like “Backrooms” and “Obsession,” “Other Mommy” had a production budget of approximately $19 million. The film opened in 50 international markets, boosting its global debut to $45.2 million. Jim Orr, Universal’s head of domestic distribution, noted the film’s wide demographic appeal, with a gender split audience and about two-thirds aged between 18 and 34. Orr remarked, “No matter how you look at it, everybody turned out for it. It wasn’t just one particular demographic. That usually is a very good sign.”
‘The Social Reckoning’ Disappoints in Opening Weekend
Contrasting with the top earner, “The Social Reckoning” had a lackluster start, garnering an estimated $5.5 million from 2,606 North American theaters. The film, written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, tells the story of a Facebook whistleblower who leaked confidential documents. Audience response was tepid, with a B- CinemaScore, and critics provided mixed-to-negative reviews. The Sony Pictures release stars Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White, and Jeremy Strong, and had a reported production cost of around $30 million, excluding marketing and promotional expenses.
Box Office Results for Holdovers and New Releases
Several holdovers outperformed the new releases. Anne Hathaway’s psychological thriller “Verity” earned $11.5 million, taking second place despite a 64% dip from its debut weekend. “Resident Evil” finished third with $8.4 million, raising its domestic earnings to $138.5 million. Brad Pitt’s survival thriller “Heart of the Beast” took fourth with $7.1 million. Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” remained in the top 10, earning $2 million during its 13th weekend in theaters, bringing its total to nearly $623 million domestically.
Limited Release Highlights
Several high-profile films debuted in limited release. Cannes Palme d’Or recipient “Fjord” grossed $124,000 from four screens. Alex Gibney’s documentary “Musk,” focused on Elon Musk, took in $68,900 from four locations. Chris Rock’s “Misty Green” made $85,716 from six sites through Sunday.
Overall Box Office Revenue Climbs
The domestic box office for 2026 crossed the $8 billion milestone on Friday, reflecting a 19% increase over the previous year and coming within 8% of figures from 2019, according to Rentrak. Analyst Paul Dergarabedian commented on the risks of releasing topical films in October, noting variable audience reception.
Top 10 Box Office Numbers for the Weekend
- 1. “Other Mommy” – $27.5 million
- 2. “Verity” – $11.5 million
- 3. “Resident Evil” – $8.4 million
- 4. “Heart of the Beast” – $7.1 million
- 5. “The Social Reckoning” – $5.5 million
- 6. “Forgotten Island” – $4.5 million
- 7. “Primetime” – $4 million
- 8. “Digger” – $3.2 million
- 9. “Angel and the Badman” – $2.1 million
- 10. “The Odyssey” – $2 million
Box Office Report Summary
This weekend’s box office results highlight the continued popularity of horror films and mixed performances among new releases. As the domestic box office continues its recovery and growth, industry observers will be watching closely to see which upcoming titles attract audiences in the weeks ahead.
Source: halifax.citynews.ca.
