The Jan. 11 weekend box office saw a familiar blockbuster remain on top while a mix of new releases and holdovers rounded out the top five, reflecting a post-holiday marketplace still driven by franchise power and genre appeal.
Leading the chart once again was Avatar: Fire and Ash, which brought in $21.3 million from 3,700 theaters in its latest frame. While the epic sequel experienced a 49% drop from the previous weekend, its domestic total surged to an impressive $342.6 million, cementing its status as the dominant release of the season and one of the year’s biggest theatrical draws so far.
Debuting in second place was Primate, which opened with $11.3 million across 2,964 locations. The Paramount release delivered a solid per-theater average and marked a respectable start for a new entry in a competitive marketplace, especially as audiences continue to gravitate toward recognizable brands and high-concept titles.
Close behind, The Housemaid landed in third place with $11.2 million from 3,123 theaters. Despite a 26% decline, the Lionsgate thriller continued its strong run, pushing its cumulative domestic gross to $94.2 million, a notable achievement that underscores steady word-of-mouth and sustained audience interest.
Family favorite Zootopia 2 claimed fourth place with $10.1 million, adding to an already massive domestic total of $378.8 million. Although the animated sequel dipped 48%, it remains one of the highest-grossing films currently in release, benefiting from broad appeal and repeat viewings. Rounding out the top five was Greenland 2: Migration, which debuted with $8.5 million from 2,710 theaters, signaling a modest but promising start for the disaster sequel as it begins its theatrical run.
Overall, the Jan. 11 weekend box office highlighted the continued strength of established franchises while offering room for new titles to find their footing amid a crowded release slate.
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