Los Angeles, California — The horror film “Sinners” has once again claimed the top spot at the box office, generating an impressive $45 million in its second week, marking only a slight drop of 6% from its initial opening. This impressive retention is particularly remarkable for the genre, where films often see steep declines after their debut weekends.
With a total of $122.5 million amassed domestically, and $161.6 million worldwide against a production budget of $90 million, “Sinners” is benefiting from strong reviews and enthusiastic audience reception. As summer blockbuster season begins, the film continues to captivate viewers, demonstrating staying power amidst a competitive lineup of new releases.
In a closely contested box office race, “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith” surged ahead of Ben Affleck’s “The Accountant 2,” capturing the second position with $25.2 million from 2,775 theaters. This re-release commemorates the popular space opera prequel’s 20th anniversary. The film also raked in an additional $17 million internationally, bringing its total weekend earnings to $42 million. The sustained interest in a film readily available for home viewing reflects its lasting appeal.
“The Accountant 2” followed closely behind, securing third place with $24.5 million from 3,610 locations. While the opening is respectable for an R-rated action drama targeting older viewers, the film carries an $80 million budget, necessitating robust global performance to achieve profitability. Directed by Gavin O’Connor, the sequel revisits Affleck’s character, a gifted accountant, as he teams up with his estranged brother to unravel a deadly conspiracy.
The original “The Accountant” was a surprise hit in 2016, grossing $155 million worldwide on a $45 million budget, which sets high expectations for its sequel. Audience response has been positive, with an A- grade on CinemaScore, indicating that strong word-of-mouth may help sustain its box office performance.
In fourth place, “A Minecraft Movie,” starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, earned $22.7 million in its fourth weekend, bringing its domestic total to a staggering $380 million and making it the highest-grossing Hollywood film of the year so far, with a global tally of $816 million. As the market begins to stabilize after a slow start to 2025, films like “Sinners” and “Minecraft” are helping lift box office figures, with four films surpassing $20 million in weekend earnings—a notable sign of cinematic resurgence.
Despite this recovery, overall earnings remain approximately 30% lower than pre-pandemic levels in 2019, though revenues now exceed those of 2024 by 11%. Industry experts are optimistic about the continued momentum, anticipating that upcoming releases, such as Marvel’s “Thunderbolts,” will help further invigorate the market.
In fifth place, Sony’s new horror film “Until Dawn” debuted with $8 million from 3,055 theaters, meeting expectations. The film, which accumulated an international total of $10.1 million for a combined opening of $18.1 million, had a more modest budget of $15 million. Mixed reactions from critics and audiences, reflected in a 51% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, indicate it may struggle to achieve strong longevity in theaters.
Meanwhile, A24’s fantastical adventure “The Legend of Ochi” debuted in ninth place with $1.4 million from 1,153 venues. Directed by Isaiah Saxon, the film follows a timid farm girl forming an unexpected bond with a mystical creature. With a production budget of $10 million, its underwhelming opening suggests it may face challenges in recouping costs.
As the box office landscape continues to evolve, the recent strong performance of both sequels and original films hints at a promising outlook for theaters heading into the summer movie season.