Black Phone 2 Takes the Call, Topping the Box Office | Weekend of October 17th, 2025
The fourth quarter is officially underway, and while October has been a bit quieter than anticipated, the industry remains on solid footing. Year-to-date, the domestic box office sits at $6.7B, maintaining a healthy +3% lead over last year's pace. The coming weeks are packed with strong holiday releases poised to inject significant energy into the market.
This past weekend saw Black Phone 2 take the top spot, pulling in solid numbers in its debut with 41% of admissions and 41% of total dollars. The sequel outperformed expectations, opening to $27.3M, which marks an impressive +15% increase over the original’s 2022 debut. This is a great achievement for a horror follow-up, and with strong word-of-mouth and positive reviews, it is set for continued success.
Also new this weekend was Good Fortune, an original, character-driven comedy with a standout cast. It earned just over $6M, a respectable showing for a non-franchise comedy. Both critics and audiences have been kind, praising its chemistry and charm—a positive reminder that there is still a receptive audience for quality adult-driven fare. Rounding out the newcomers was Truth & Treason from Angel Studios, which adds another diverse, inspirational story to the marketplace.
Looking Ahead:
The weeks ahead promise to inject fresh energy into the fall box office. Running Man (November 14), a reimagining of the cult classic with a strong adult cast, is expected to draw significant audiences. Then, Wicked for Good (November 21) arrives just in time for Thanksgiving, poised to be another major musical event. Finally, Zootopia 2 (November 26) is set to deliver a much-needed family-friendly boost and likely some blockbuster-sized numbers as the holiday season officially kicks off!
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