Movie Earnings: 'Weapons' Secures Top Spot on Quiet Labor Day with $12.4M, 'Jaws' Outperforms 'Caught Stealing,' 'The Roses'
In a challenging summer for Hollywood studios and exhibitors, Steven Spielberg's iconic film "Jaws" is making waves as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. The shark-infested blockbuster has found a home in 3,200 cinemas and is expected to have a three-day haul of $8.1 million, according to industry estimates.
Despite the new releases, "Jaws" is opening in second place at the four-day Labor Day box office. This strong performance indicates that the timeless thriller still resonates with audiences, outperforming two new studio offerings.
Meanwhile, "Weapons" continues its reign at the box office, claiming the first place spot for the fourth weekend in a row. The action-packed film has an estimated four-day gross of $12.4 million and an estimated three-day weekend gross of $10.2 million. With these figures, "Weapons" looks to finish Monday with a global tally of $234.6 million.
Sony and Aronofsky's crime caper, "The Roses," rounds out the top five in North America with an estimated four-day gross of $8 million. The film, despite strong reviews, is opening in third place. Overseas, "The Roses" has fared better, earning a $9.2 million opening with Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Coleman leading the cast.
However, "The Roses" received a tepid B CinemaScore from audiences, but exits were stronger on PostTrak. Another new release, "Caught Stealing," also received a similar score from audiences.
On the other hand, Disney's holdover Freakier Friday is holding in fourth place with an estimated three-day gross of $6.5 million.
The summer box office revenue is barely matching the disappointing $3.67 billion from last year, which was down from $4.09 billion in 2023. Comscore predicts that 2025 domestic summer ticket sales will come in 0.2% behind 2024, equating to a difference of $7 million.
As "Jaws" continues to swim through the box office waters, it's clear that the film's enduring appeal is a beacon of hope for Hollywood in this challenging summer season.
