The domestic box office delivered a varied mix of newcomers, holdovers, and sharp drops this weekend, with Lionsgate’s “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” claiming the top spot in its debut. The magician-heist sequel opened to $21.3 million from 3,403 theaters, scoring a strong per-theater average of $6,259 and signaling solid audience interest in the revived franchise.
The third entry in the “Now You See Me” series arrives after years of dormancy and appears to be benefiting from brand familiarity, ensemble appeal, and late-fall moviegoer turnout. Whether it maintains momentum heading into Thanksgiving remains to be seen, but its opening puts it on a promising trajectory.
No. 2 – “The Running Man” Opens Strong With $17M
Right behind it is Paramount’s “The Running Man,” which claimed second place with a $17 million debut across 3,534 theaters. The updated take on the classic sci-fi action premise drew audiences with its high-octane marketing and star power, delivering a respectable $4,810 per-theater average.
While not explosive, the opening gives “The Running Man” room to grow, especially with strong genre-fan turnout and limited competition in the action space next weekend.
No. 3 – “Predator: Badlands” Crosses $66M Despite a Steep Drop
In third place, 20th Century Studios’ “Predator: Badlands” pulled in $13 million from 3,725 theaters. Although the film suffered a heavy 68% drop from last weekend, it still crossed a notable milestone, bringing its domestic total to $66.3 million.
The decline is steep but expected following a large opening and competition from multiple new releases. The “Predator” brand continues to show strength, and while “Badlands” won’t match the franchise’s top performers, it remains a profitable entry with strong international potential still ahead.
No. 4 – “Regretting You” Holds Better With $4M
Fourth place went to Paramount’s “Regretting You,” which earned $4 million from 2,709 theaters. Dropping 40%, the film posted a softer decline than its competitors and raised its domestic total to $45 million.
The steady performance suggests positive word-of-mouth, particularly among adult women and book-to-film adaptation audiences. With few high-profile dramas arriving in the coming weeks, “Regretting You” is positioned for continued staying power.
No. 5 – “Black Phone 2” Nears $75M Domestic
Rounding out the Top 5, Universal’s “Black Phone 2” added $2.65 million from 2,419 theaters, averaging $1,095 per location and bringing its domestic cume to $74.7 million. Despite a 49% drop, the horror sequel remains one of the genre’s most successful performers of the year.
With Halloween halo still benefiting genre films and limited horror competition in the near term, “Black Phone 2” should cross the $75 million mark in the next few days.
Final Thoughts
The box office continues to show healthy variety, with a mix of franchise revivals, mid-budget dramas, and long-running holdovers powering the Top 5. With Thanksgiving approaching—and several major releases on deck—the coming weekends will offer a clearer picture of how strong the holiday corridor will be for moviegoing.
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