Pixar’s Toy Story 5 held firm No.1, adding $70 million domestically and $89.1 million overseas this weekend. In just two weeks, the Disney release has soared to $585 million worldwide, positioning itself as one of the year’s biggest hits. Moreover, analysts expect it to become the franchise’s top earner, with projections reaching $1.07 billion.
Supergirl Struggles to Lift Off
Meanwhile, DC’s Supergirl failed to take flight. The Craig Gillespie, directed spinoff opened with $38 million in North America and $30 million abroad, totaling $68 million worldwide against a $170 million budget. Despite James Gunn’s involvement as producer, the Millie Alcock-led film drew weak reviews and a “B-” CinemaScore. Consequently, its performance echoed past DC disappointments like The Flash and Green Lantern.
Superhero Genre Faces Decline
Industry experts emphasize that superhero films no longer dominate the box office as they did pre-pandemic. In fact, annual revenue is down by about $3.5 billion compared to 2017-2019. Female-fronted titles, once buoyed by hits like Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel, have also cooled. Looking ahead, DC’s next release, Clayface, arrives in October, while Gunn’s Man of Tomorrow is slated for July 2027.
Obsession Breaks Records
On the horror front, Curry Barker’s Obsession continued its remarkable run. the micro-budget thriller earned $9.8 million in its seventh weekend, pushing its global total past $70 million. As a result, it now ranks as the sixth highest-grossing horror film in North America, surpassing The Exorcist.
Jackass and The Invite add Variety
Elsewhere, Jackass: Best and Last debuted with $10.3 million worldwide, a modest start compared to earlier franchise entries. Additionally, Olivia Wilde’s The Invite opened on seven screens with $379,104, posting one of the year’s strongest per-screen averages ahead of its wider release.
Weekend Top 10 (Domestic)
- Toy Story 5 – $70M
- Supergirl – $38M
- Obsession – $9.8M
- Jackass: Best and Last – $8.4 M
- Disclosure Day – $8.1 M
- Backrooms – $4.3 M
- Scary Movie – $3M
- Masters of the Universe – $2.2M
- Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity – $2M
- Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu – $1.6 M
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