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Box Office Update: "Hoppers" Dominates for Second Weekend
3/18/2026, 3:49:01 AM
"Hoppers" Maintains Top Spot
Disney and Pixar's animated film "Hoppers" has successfully retained its position at the top of the U.S. box office for a second consecutive weekend, grossing approximately $28.5 million. This performance marks a modest 37% drop from its opening weekend, bringing its total domestic earnings to $86.9 million and global earnings to $164.7 million against a production budget of $150 million. The film's strong word-of-mouth and positive audience reception, reflected in a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an "A" CinemaScore, suggest it may continue to attract viewers in the coming weeks.
Performance of Competing Films
The weekend's box office saw two notable new releases: "Reminders of Him," an adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel, debuted in second place with $18.3 million, while A24's horror film "Undertone" secured third place with $9.3 million. "Reminders of Him," which has a production budget of $25 million, is the first Hoover adaptation for which the author co-wrote the screenplay. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the film's performance indicates a solid fanbase, particularly among female audiences.
Insights on "Reminders of Him"
"Reminders of Him" is positioned to benefit from Universal's new windowing policy, which extends the theatrical release period before films become available for premium video on demand (PVOD). This policy change aims to maximize box office revenue by allowing films to remain in theaters longer. The film's opening weekend performance suggests it could potentially gross between $54 million and $63 million domestically, based on historical data from previous Hoover adaptations.
Other Box Office Highlights
"Scream 7" continues to perform well, becoming the highest-grossing film in the franchise's history with a cumulative total of $106.5 million domestically and $176.9 million worldwide. Meanwhile, "GOAT" and "Wuthering Heights" also showed resilience, with "GOAT" grossing $4.7 million and "Wuthering Heights" maintaining steady earnings.
Criticism of "The Bride!"
In contrast, Warner Bros.' "The Bride!" experienced a significant decline, with a 70% drop in its second weekend, earning only $2.1 million. This sharp decrease raises concerns about the film's viability, given its substantial production budget of $80-90 million.
Conclusion: A Promising Weekend for Theaters
Overall, the weekend box office totaled approximately $83.7 million, reflecting a 37.7% increase compared to the same period last year. With upcoming releases like "Project Hail Mary" anticipated to draw audiences, the industry appears to be gaining momentum as it heads into the spring season. The success of "Hoppers" and the strong performances of other films indicate a positive trend for theaters as they recover from previous downturns.
