The mid-August box office slowdown finally hit, with the weekend’s total haul dipping below $100M for the first time in 13 weeks. Warner Bros.’ horror thriller Weapons still sliced through the competition, while Nobody 2 proved that sometimes, a sequel really is unnecessary.
Weapons Holds Strong at Number One
WB’s Weapons took in another $25M in its second frame, bringing the domestic total to $89M and the global haul to $148.8M. The film dropped 43% from its opening weekend—a heavier dip than some expected, but still a healthy hold by horror standards. With few new challengers arriving, the movie is poised to hold the crown again next weekend.
Internationally, Weapons continued to perform well, led by the UK ($8.3M), Mexico ($5.5M), and France ($4M). Its domestic trajectory now mirrors Final Destination: Bloodlines, which capped out at $138M domestically—a solid target for Weapons to chase.
Nobody 2 Opens Quietly
Universal’s Nobody 2 entered the market with a $9.25M debut on 3,260 screens, landing in third place. Despite a decent audience score (89% on Rotten Tomatoes and a B+ CinemaScore), the sequel failed to expand the original’s modest appeal. Male audiences dominated (68%), and the 35+ crowd made up the majority of ticket buyers. Overseas numbers didn’t help much either, with only $4.91M from 47 markets for a $14.16M global start.
The Fantastic Four and Superman Keep the Superhero Slate Alive
Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps dropped to fourth with $8.8M, raising its domestic cume to $247M and global total to $468.7M. It’s holding steady enough to pass Captain America: The Winter Soldier soon, though still chasing Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania globally.
Meanwhile, WB’s Superman earned another $5.28M (-34%), bringing its domestic total to $340.9M and global tally to $594.5M. That puts it below Justice League and Man of Steel, but still among the highest-grossing DC entries.
Demon Slayer Dominates Overseas
Anime continues to pack theaters internationally. Crunchyroll and Sony’s Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle earned $17.5M across eight Southeast Asian markets, surpassing the lifetime grosses of Mugen Train and Frozen II in the region. Strong U.S. presales point to a major domestic debut in September.
Looking Ahead
Next weekend looks quiet again. Ethan Coen returns with Honey Don’t!—the second entry in his lesbian neo-noir comedy trilogy—while Ron Howard’s survival thriller Eden, starring Jude Law and Ana de Armas, finally lands a release after its rocky Sundance reception. Neither film is expected to light up the box office, leaving Weapons with a likely third win.
