A familiar blockbuster returned to the throne, three new releases entered the top five, and several holdovers faced a tougher weekend. The latest American box office chart offers more than a simple winner: it shows how openings, repeat business and theatrical events compete for attention.
Avengers Endgame: Encore claimed first place, followed by Resident Evil. But the close contest between Heart of the Beast and Primetime deserves attention, too.
This report covers the completed September 25–27 weekend. October 2–4 results are not yet available. “Domestic” box office refers to the United States and Canada, and all figures are in US dollars.
Top 10 Movies at the Weekend Box Office
| Rank | Movie | Weekend Gross | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avengers Endgame: Encore | $26,106,643 | Re-release |
| 2 | Resident Evil | $23,012,848 | −61.7% |
| 3 | Heart of the Beast | $20,042,473 | New |
| 4 | Primetime | $19,197,764 | New |
| 5 | Forgotten Island | $13,007,005 | New |
| 6 | Practical Magic 2 | $5,600,274 | −53.9% |
| 7 | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | $4,054,489 | −36.8% |
| 8 | The Odyssey | $3,802,065 | −23.3% |
| 9 | Coyote vs. Acme | $1,915,685 | −56.6% |
| 10 | Daniel and the Fiery Furnace | $1,540,161 | −53.4% |
Changes compare the three-day gross with the previous weekend. Figures are reported actuals, rather than the earlier Sunday estimates.
The Biggest Winner: Endgame’s Return
A re-release taking first place is the weekend’s clearest headline. The result demonstrates that a familiar film can still become a theatrical event when audiences have a reason to return.
However, this should be assessed as a re-release performance. It does not represent the opening of a newly produced Avengers sequel, and comparisons should reflect that distinction.
The Closest Contest: Heart of the Beast vs. Primetime
Heart of the Beast finished ahead by approximately $845,000. Yet Primetime played in 561 fewer theaters and earned more per location.
That makes fourth place more interesting than the ranking alone suggests. A wider release can generate a larger total, while a stronger theater average indicates greater revenue concentration across the locations playing a film.
Neither measurement settles the long-term outcome. Their next weekends will help reveal how much business continues after opening.
Resident Evil: A Strong Position, a Sharp Drop
Second place and a substantial decline can exist together. Resident Evil remained near the top, but its weekend-to-weekend fall signals a much smaller audience than during its debut.
The next useful question is whether that decline moderates. One percentage change cannot establish profitability, audience satisfaction or the final domestic total.
The Odyssey Had the Best Hold in the Top 10
The Odyssey recorded the smallest percentage decline among the chart’s returning titles. That makes it the weekend’s standout holdover by this measure.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day also retained a larger proportion of its previous weekend’s business than several other returning films. Lower chart positions can therefore conceal comparatively resilient performances.
Forgotten Island: Watch the Next Weekend
Fifth place establishes an opening baseline, rather than a final verdict. For Forgotten Island, the next comparison will show whether attendance settles into a steadier pattern.
Calling an opening a hit or flop requires more context: production costs, release expectations, international business and subsequent earnings all matter.
What the Lower Half of the Chart Reveals
Practical Magic 2, Coyote vs. Acme and Daniel and the Fiery Furnace each lost more than half their previous weekend’s gross.
Theater availability also changed. A falling gross can reflect fewer locations as well as reduced attendance, so the percentage should be read alongside the release’s changing footprint.
Three Takeaways for Movie Fans
- Theatrical events can compete with new releases. Endgame’s return led the weekend.
- Rank does not tell the whole story. Theater averages add context to the close opening contest.
- Staying power deserves attention. Smaller declines can matter as much as a headline opening.
Does Box Office Tell You What to Watch?
These rankings measure ticket revenue, not movie quality. They are useful for following the theatrical market, but your viewing choice should also consider genre, reviews and the kind of evening you want.
Which result surprised you most? Endgame returning to first place, the close race between the new releases, or The Odyssey’s hold? Share your pick in the comments.
Sources: The Numbers weekend chart and Box Office Mojo, September 25–27, 2026. Checked October 2, 2026. Reported figures may receive later revisions. Box office gross is ticket revenue, not studio profit.