Weekend snapshot: who’s up, who’s wobbling
Supergirl quietly cleared the $100 million mark worldwide — but it took ten days, not the smash-first-weekend people hoped for. With reported costs near $300 million once marketing is counted, that return is looking timid. The sequel-sized drop after opening weekend (about a 25% fall into the second weekend) doesn’t help its odds of breaking even.
Minions: still cute, maybe tired
The newest Minions caper pulled in roughly $160 million globally in its first five days. That sounds decent against a production budget near $85 million, but once you add heavy marketing the math gets hairier. By franchise standards this is their weakest start — remember the original Minions made roughly half a billion — and the newer entries have routinely stormed past the nine- and ten-hundred-million marks. This one looks far less likely to chase those heights.
Pixar’s slow-and-steady flex
Meanwhile Pixar keeps reminding everyone how to do sequels right. Toy Story 5 has been steamrolling ticket sales, and in just over two weeks it’s already pulled in double what some other new releases managed in their entire runs. Industry chatter expects it to join the billion-dollar club, along with a few other 2026 contenders that are racing for the same honor.
Big names jockeying for a billion
There are a couple of gladiators aiming for the billion-dollar crown: a Michael-centered feature is closing in on that milestone, while Super Mario Galaxy is fighting an unexpected uphill battle. Box office surprises keep the scoreboard interesting.
Obsession’s curious life on theaters and streaming
Obsession climbed past $400 million worldwide just as its streaming window opened. That streaming release didn’t mean free rides for viewers — people still pay to watch — but it does complicate how studios view a film’s financial life. If we tallied streaming and other revenue streams alongside ticket sales, we might give some studio choices more context. Business decisions that look cold at first glance often make sense on paper.
Other noteworthy performers
Horror and niche titles are making noise: Backrooms has topped the $350 million mark, and The Day of Revelation passed $200 million. Young Washington delivered one of Angel Studios’ best openings yet, and The Invitation quietly crossed the $1 million threshold on fewer than 28 screens — and it’s about to go national.
What’s coming next week
Hold onto your popcorn: a new Evil Dead installment and the live-action take on Moana are set to hit theaters. That combo of horror and nostalgia could make for an unexpectedly wild box office week.
Short, slightly snarky wrap-up
The big picture: franchises still rule, but cracks are appearing. Some series keep soaring (Pixar), others are showing wear (Minions), and tentpole bets like Supergirl remind studios that even superheroes can sputter. Moviegoing is a roll of the dice — and the board keeps changing.