The North American box office experienced a quiet Halloween weekend, as holiday festivities kept many potential moviegoers away from theatres. According to industry estimates released on Sunday, total ticket sales for the weekend are unlikely to surpass USD 56 million. This lackluster performance marks the period as the second-lowest-earning weekend of the entire year, reflecting a notable slump in theatrical attendance.
Amidst this quiet landscape, the documentary 'You Can See Everything,' centered on Elizabeth Holmes, secured the top spot at the box office. The film, directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, earned USD 10.6 million from 2,655 locations during its third week of release. Having reached the No. 1 position for the first time, the documentary has accumulated a total of USD 63.9 million to date, a significant return against its reported production budget of USD 7 million. Observers note that the film continues to benefit from substantial cultural interest.
Trailing just behind the leader was 'Clayface,' a Warner Bros. production based on the iconic Batman villain. The film finished with USD 10.4 million, missing the top spot by a narrow margin of USD 200,684. This represents a 57% decline in performance for the movie during its second weekend in theatres. Domestically, 'Clayface' has earned USD 44.1 million, closely tracking its reported USD 44 million production budget. On a broader scale, the film has managed to generate USD 83 million in total global earnings.
Laika’s animated feature 'Wildwood' captured third place, continuing to maintain its presence in the market. The Fathom Entertainment release expanded its reach by adding 150 screens, now appearing in 3,100 theatres across the United States and Canada. 'Wildwood' brought in an estimated USD 7.5 million, marking a 39% decrease from its opening weekend, and has brought its cumulative total to USD 25.9 million.
The remainder of the top five was rounded out by two other titles. The comedic fantasy 'Wicker,' starring Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgard, debuted in fourth place with USD 4.1 million in ticket sales. 'Street Fighter,' now in its third weekend of release, secured the fifth position by earning USD 3.2 million. While the overall weekend numbers were low, the domestic box office remains up by more than 17% compared to the same period last year, with total annual earnings approaching USD 8.5 billion.
Independent cinema also saw some notable activity, as the Sundance-acclaimed film 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York' entered the top ten after adding over 1,000 locations to its rollout. The film earned USD 1.9 million in its second weekend. Additionally, Netflix saw returns from the theatrical release of its World War II drama 'The Mosquito Bowl,' which generated USD 455,000 from 349 screens, while 'La Bola Negra' added USD 418,000 in its third weekend of limited release.
As the industry looks forward, studios await the final domestic figures, which are scheduled to be released on Monday. While this specific Halloween weekend proved challenging for major chains, the year-to-date performance continues to suggest a resilient market compared to 2025. The current box office list, compiled by Rentrak, includes other notable titles such as 'Resident Evil,' 'Other Mommy,' 'Heart of the Beast,' and 'Sense and Sensibility' to complete the top ten rankings.
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