BOX OFFICE NEWS

Other Mommy Eyes $27.5 Million Opening Weekend as The Social Reckoning Tracks Towards $6 Million

October 10, 2026

Universal’s Other Mommy is projected to lead the North American box office this weekend, with the horror film expected to earn $27.5 million over its first three days. Sony’s The Social Reckoning, meanwhile, is tracking towards a $6 million opening, according to Friday estimates reported by Deadline. Both films began their theatrical runs on October 9. Thursday previews generated $3.6 million for Other Mommy and $650,000 for The Social Reckoning. These early figures form the basis of the current weekend projections, with rankings subject to change as additional ticket sales are reported. Directed by Rob Savage, Other Mommy stars Jessica Chastain as Ursula, alongside the sinister entity known as Other...

CINEMA TRADE ANALYSIS

Play House Lands Seven-Figure Deal…

October 10, 2026

A horror film made for just over $100,000 has secured a seven-figure distribution deal, marking a significant step in filmmaker Nicolas Curcio’s feature-directing career. Focus Features and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster have acquired the worldwide rights to Curcio’s debut, Play House, in...