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'Avatar: Fire and Ash' remains the top box office hit for the fourth consecutive Friday, while 'Primate' debuts with a $4.5 million opening day, and 'Greenland 2' also opens strongly. Other films like 'Marty Supreme' and 'The Housemaid' continue to perform, with 'Avatar' crossing $1 billion worldwide.
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' opened strongly at the box office with $36.5 million on its first day, aiming for a weekend total of $85-90 million domestically and potentially reaching $365 million worldwide, continuing the franchise's record-breaking success.
‘Five Nights At Freddy’s 2’ is expected to have a strong $70 million global opening, with domestic earnings around $35-40 million, despite being released during a traditionally slow weekend. The film is likely to outperform last year's December openings and is critic-proof, appealing strongly to its core fan base. It is set to be a lucrative weekend at the box office, with additional releases and a busy post-Thanksgiving period expected to boost overall revenue.
Anime film 'Chainsaw Man' leads the box office with an $8.5 million opening day, outperforming other new releases like the Bruce Springsteen biopic and Colleen Hoover adaptation, reflecting a shift in theatrical preferences towards anime. 'Chainsaw Man' is expected to reach a $15.5 million opening, with strong audience reception and international success. Other films like 'Regretting You' and 'Deliver Me From Nowhere' have modest openings, while 'Black Phone 2' continues to perform well, and 'Tron: Ares' struggles at the box office.
Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' is projected to dominate the weekend box office with an estimated $20 million+ opening, following an $8.8 million debut, and has received critical acclaim with a 95 Metacritic score. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio and is opening in over 3,500 theaters, marking Anderson's biggest opening weekend. Meanwhile, 'Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie' and 'Demon Slayer' also opened this weekend, contributing to a busy box office.
'Fantastic Four: First Steps' debuted with a strong $218 million globally, including $118 million in the U.S., marking a successful reboot under Marvel Studios and signaling a positive reception for the franchise's future, amidst competition from Superman and other blockbusters.
'Fantastic Four: First Steps' opened with $57 million, making it the second-biggest opening day of 2025 and the best for a Marvel Cinematic Universe film since last year, though its profitability will depend on its overall box office performance amid high production costs.
'Fantastic Four: First Steps' is projected to open with $110 million domestically and up to $210 million globally, aiming to be a strong start for Marvel's latest installment, though its success will depend on sustained audience interest and reviews, especially given past mixed performances of MCU films.
Superman's debut under James Gunn's reboot of the DC Universe has achieved the second-best opening of his career and the biggest for a solo Superman film, grossing $217 million worldwide, driven by positive reviews and audience reception, marking a significant moment for Warner Bros. and the future of the DC franchise.
Jurassic World Rebirth had a strong international debut, earning $26M from 38 markets on its first day, with notable performances in China, Korea, and Europe, bringing the global total to $56.5M including domestic earnings.
Jurassic World Rebirth has opened to a strong $127.5 million in the U.S. and over $250 million globally, performing well during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, with an all-star cast and setting the stage for future franchise installments.
James Gunn's 'Superman' is tracking for a $135 million U.S. box office opening, which could make it one of the top DC openings, though opinions vary with estimates ranging from $90 million to $175 million. The film, opening on July 11, marks a significant moment for Gunn and DC Studios as they reboot the franchise.
The live-action adaptation of 'How to Train Your Dragon' is performing exceptionally well, with an estimated $83 million in the U.S. and over $200 million globally, making it one of the top openings for a live-action reimagining. It is attracting a broad audience, especially Gen Z viewers, and is expected to continue its strong performance, while other films like 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'Materialists' are also notable in the box office rankings.
Sony's Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is set to open with an estimated $43 million to $45 million in North America, marking a direct sequel to 2021's Ghostbusters: Afterlife. The film features returning cast members alongside series newcomers and is expected to dominate the weekend box office. Other new releases include Neon's horror pic Immaculate, GKIDS' The Boy and the Heron, and the crowdfunded William Shatner documentary You Can Call Me Bill, while holdovers like Dune: Part Two and Kung Fu Panda 4 continue to draw audiences.