Halloween weekend is shaping up to be a spooky affair for the box office, with a chilling prediction: it's on course to be the lowest-grossing weekend of the year! 🎃
The Black Phone 2 is ringing in its third weekend and is poised to top the charts with an estimated $7 million. Our crystal ball was on point with this forecast, as mentioned in our recent article (https://www.joblo.com/kpop-demon-hunters-will-lead/). However, we didn't anticipate the fate of KPop Demon Hunters, which, according to Deadline (https://deadline.com/2025/11/box-office-black-phone-2-bugonia-kpop-demon-hunters-1236604142/), is only expected to conjure up around $3.4 million, despite its limited release. But here's where it gets interesting: this is still a solid performance, considering the limited showtimes.
Yorgos Lanthimos is making a buzz with his film Bugonia, which is set to debut with approximately $4.5 million, a personal best for the director. His films often enjoy extended box office runs, and with Oscar whispers in the air, Focus is hoping for a lengthy stay. Bugonia is outshining other Oscar contenders, such as After the Hunt and The Smashing Machine, in terms of cost-effectiveness and per-screen averages.
In second place, we have Regretting You, predicted to bring in $6.5 million, followed by Chainsaw Man with $5.5 million. The IMAX re-release of the classic Back to the Future is also making a splash, projected to surpass Bugonia with a $5 million gross, an impressive feat for a film that's a staple in many movie collections. As for Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, its second-week performance remains a mystery, but it's not expected to hold onto its audience.
So, what's your pick for this weekend? Are you team Black Phone, or do you have another favorite in mind? Share your thoughts in the comments, and let's discuss the movies that are keeping the box office alive this Halloween!
