Black Phone 2 Remains #1 in Admissions Despite Coming in 3rd for Dollars | Weekend of October 24th, 2025

October concluded with a strong weekend, up +14% from the previous week. Year-to-date, the box office sits at $6.9B, maintaining a healthy +3% lead over last year's pace, setting a positive foundation for the holiday season.

The top of the chart provided a fascinating dynamic this weekend. Black Phone 2 held onto the #1 spot for admissions, selling over 1.2M tickets (20% of total admissions), underscoring its broad appeal. However, Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc claimed the #1 spot in revenue, grossing $18.03M (24% of dollars). This is primarily due to the anime title's strong performance in premium large formats like IMAX and 3D, which drove up the average ticket price and highlights how effectively anime continues to carve out a valuable slice of the North American box office.

Providing strong support for the adult-driven market, Regretting You secured the #2 position in both admissions and dollars (19% admissions, $13.69M in revenue). This solid performance for a non-franchise, adult-skewing title demonstrates continued audience interest in character-driven dramas that generate positive word-of-mouth.

Though some wider releases like Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere saw softer returns, the market is showing resilience. The focus now shifts to the holiday box office, which is set to kick into high gear with major titles. November brings the highly anticipated action-thriller Running Man, the musical event Wicked: For Good, and the much-needed family blockbuster Zootopia 2, ensuring the industry's momentum continues to accelerate.

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