‘Weapons’ Performs Poorly Over Labor Day Weekend, ‘Jaws’ (1975) Outshines Darren Aronofsky’s ‘Caught Stealing’

LOS ANGELES (AP) – “Weapons” Dominates Labor Day Weekend

It seems “Weapons” is back on top this Labor Day weekend. Zach Cregger’s horror flick has shown impressive staying power, reclaiming its leading position after “KPOP Demon Hunters” gave Netflix its first box office win just last weekend. The film earned $10.2 million in its fourth week in theaters.

Meanwhile, the 50th re-release of Universal’s “Jaws” made a splash, securing the second spot with an impressive $8.1 million across 3,200 theaters in North America. Paul Del Galabedian, a senior media analyst at COMSCORE, noted the relevance of the film even after all these years. “A film celebrating 50 years should be as relevant as it is today, just as it was when it opened,” he remarked. Every dollar counts toward a successful summer, after all.

This re-release contributed to a summer box office that’s expected to hit about $3.7 billion, a figure that still falls short of the typical $4 billion benchmark seen before the pandemic, according to Delgarabedian.

He mentioned the tough competition this summer, saying, “We had casualties… it’s a very busy summer.” To reach the $4 billion mark, every film needs to not just do well but exceed expectations.

While May saw strong performances from movies like “Thunderbolts” and “Lilo & Stitch,” the second half of the summer faced challenges despite some successes, including “Weapons.” Delgarabedian pointed out that though the summer has delivered quality films and robust marketing, he feels slightly pessimistic about the overall season’s performance.

In third place was the crime caper “Catch Stealing,” featuring Austin Butler, which made $7.8 million in its opening weekend. Set in 1998 and directed by Darren Aronofsky, the film follows Butler’s character, a bartender in New York City.

Next, “Freakier Friday,” which debuted alongside “Weapons,” landed in fourth with $6.5 million, thanks to its blend of humor and horror. “The Roses,” another newcomer, came in fifth at $6.4 million.

Sixth place went to “Fantastic Four: First Step,” with $6.8 million. Despite a solid $118 million debut back in late July, the film has since seen a decline in earnings.

Just below that is “The Bad Guys 2,” followed by the early July release “Superman,” which brought in $4.7 million, then $2.6 million over the Labor Day weekend.

Top 10 Films by Domestic Box Office Revenue

According to ComScore, the following estimates reflect ticket sales from Friday to Sunday in U.S. and Canadian theaters, with final figures released on Monday.