Spider-Man Soars to $35M, Insidious 6 Haunts $23M Debut
Weekend Box Office Report: Spider-Man Swings to Top Spot Again While Insidious Haunts Second Place
The Big Picture: What Happened This Weekend?
Imagine a giant scoreboard for movies. Every weekend, studios count how many tickets each film sold. This Friday, Sony is the big winner—they own the #1 and #2 spots at the box office!
IMPORTANT POINT
Spider-Man: Brand New Day stays at #1 for its 4th weekend, while the new horror movie Insidious: Out of the Further opens at #2. Together, they made Sony the king of the box office this weekend.
#1 Spider-Man: Brand New Day (Week 4)
How much did it make?
- This Friday: $10 million
- Weekend estimate: $35 million
- Total so far (by Sunday): $845.4 million in the US/Canada
Why is this a big deal?
- This is now the highest-grossing movie ever for both director Destin Daniel Cretton and star Zendaya!
- It’s creeping up on Avengers: Endgame ($858.3M) for the #2 spot all-time domestically.
- Fun fact: Endgame is getting re-released in September, so the race isn’t over!
Fun comparison: In its 3rd week, this Spider-Man made $100.1M—more than Endgame’s 3rd week ($80.9M) but less than Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ 3rd week ($118.4M).
#2 Insidious: Out of the Further (Opening Weekend)
How much did it make?
- Thursday previews: $3 million (started at 2 PM)
- This Friday: $10 million (includes previews)
- Weekend estimate: $23–27 million
- Theaters: 3,303
What’s this movie about?
It’s a spin-off of the Insidious horror franchise (movie #6). Directed by Jacob Chase, it follows Gemma, a young mom who discovers she can travel into "The Further" (the scary spirit world) and bring things back. Lin Shaye is the only original cast member returning.
| How does it compare? | Movie | Opening Weekend | Preview $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insidious: Red Door (2023) | $33M | $5M | |
| Insidious: Out of the Further | $23–27M (est.) | $3M | |
| Original Insidious (2010) | $13.2M | — |
IMPORTANT POINT
This is the 5th time an Insidious movie opened above $20M. Only the original 2010 movie opened lower ($13.2M).
Social media buzz: 282.2 million followers across TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube—that’s more than Red Door (182M) and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (195M)!
Critics say: 58% on Rotten Tomatoes (better than Red Door’s 40%, but the original 2010 movie still leads at 60%).
#3 The Odyssey (Week 6)
How much did it make?
- This weekend: $17.7 million (-25% drop)
- Total so far: $537.2 million
- Theaters: 3,091
Cool detail: It’s sharing IMAX screens with Spider-Man, while premium large formats (PLFs) are split between Insidious and Spider-Man.
#4 PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie (Week 2)
How much did it make?
- This Friday: $2.45 million
- Weekend estimate: $9.25 million (-55% drop)
- Total so far: $35.5 million
- Theaters: 3,609
#5 Spot: Too Close to Call!
Two movies are fighting for 5th place:
| Movie | Studio | Friday $ | Weekend Est. | Total So Far | Drop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The End of Oak Street | Warner Bros | $2.3M | $8M | $36.9M | -62% |
| Mutiny | Lionsgate | $3M | $7–9M | — | New! |
Mutiny (New Release)
- Star: Jason Statham
- Rating: R
- Director: Jean-François Richet (made Plane with Gerard Butler)
- Previews: $700K (started 5 PM Thursday)
- Theaters: 2,703
- Budget info: Lionsgate bought US rights for ~$15M before marketing
- Critics: 48% Rotten Tomatoes
- Better than: Statham’s Shelter ($5.5M opening) and Crank 2 ($6.9M opening)
Spa Weekend (New Release)
- Studio: Black Bear
- Rating: R (female comedy)
- Theaters: 2,009
- Friday: $1M
- Weekend estimate: $3M
The Magic Faraway Tree (New Release)
- Studio: Vertical
- Theaters: 1,611
- Expected: Low single-digit millions
Last Week’s Top 5 (For Context)
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day — 4,539 theaters, Week 3: $100.1M, Total: $815.9M
- The Odyssey — 3,217 theaters, Week 5: $38M, Total: $519.5M
- The End of Oak Street — 3,446 theaters, Week 1: $28.9M
- PAW Patrol: Dino Movie — 3,545 theaters, Week 1: $26.2M
- Six: The Musical Live — 1,462 theaters, Week 1: $4.1M
Summary
| Rank | Movie | Weekend Est. | Total (Domestic) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | $35M | $845.4M | Week 4 |
| 2 | Insidious: Out of the Further | $23–27M | $23–27M | NEW |
| 3 | The Odyssey | $17.7M | $537.2M | Week 6 |
| 4 | PAW Patrol: Dino Movie | $9.25M | $35.5M | Week 2 |
| 5 | The End of Oak Street / Mutiny | ~$8M / $7–9M | $36.9M / — | Week 2 / NEW |
Key takeaways:
- Sony dominates with #1 and #2
- Spider-Man keeps breaking records for its stars
- Insidious franchise still has horror fans hooked (5th $20M+ opener!)
- Statham’s Mutiny opens decently for an R-rated actioner
- Several new movies fighting for the bottom of the top 10
FAQ
1. What does "domestic box office" mean?
"Domestic" means United States and Canada combined. It’s the main market studios track first. "International" or "global" adds the rest of the world.
2. What are "previews" and why do they matter?
Previews are early showings (usually Thursday night) before the official weekend starts. They give an early clue how excited fans are. Higher previews usually = bigger weekend.
3. What’s a "cume"?
Short for cumulative total—the total money a movie has made since it opened. Like a running score.
4. What’s the difference between a sequel and a spin-off?
- Sequel: Direct continuation with main characters (e.g., Insidious: Red Door)
- Spin-off: New story in the same universe, often with new characters (e.g., Out of the Further follows Gemma, not the Lambert family)
5. Why do some movies get re-released (like Avengers: Endgame)?
Studios re-release big hits to boost the total gross (for records/bragging rights) and make extra money from fans who want the theater experience again—often with bonus content.
6. What does "PLF" mean?
Premium Large Format—fancy big screens like IMAX, Dolby Cinema, ScreenX, etc. They cost more per ticket, so studios fight for these screens.
Data sourced from Deadline’s Friday Afternoon Update. Final Sunday numbers may adjust slightly.