Top Box Office This Weekend
Movie theaters stayed busy this weekend as returning blockbusters and several new releases competed for the top spots at the domestic box office. Music biopics, fashion-driven sequels, horror thrillers, and action franchises all helped deliver another strong weekend for theaters across North America.
Reclaiming the number one position was Michael, which continues to dominate globally as audiences keep turning out for the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic. After several weeks of strong competition, the film surged back to the top thanks to excellent word-of-mouth and another massive worldwide total.
Meanwhile, The Devil Wears Prada 2 continued its impressive theatrical run, remaining one of the biggest breakout hits of the year. Horror newcomer Obsession also surprised the industry with a strong debut weekend that immediately positioned it as one of the season’s early sleeper hits.
New This Week: Obsession
One of the weekend’s biggest surprises came from Obsession, a psychological horror thriller that exceeded expectations with a powerful opening performance.
The film follows a dangerously intense relationship that spirals into paranoia, manipulation, and terror as secrets begin unraveling between two emotionally unstable characters. Blending psychological suspense with disturbing horror elements, the movie quickly gained traction through strong social media buzz and positive audience reactions.
Directed by rising filmmaker Curry Barker, Obsession has already earned praise for its tense atmosphere, unpredictable twists, and unsettling performances. Critics and moviegoers alike have pointed to the film’s ability to balance emotional drama with shocking horror sequences, helping separate it from more traditional studio thrillers.
Despite being made on a relatively modest budget, the movie delivered one of the strongest debuts of the weekend and appears poised to become one of the year’s breakout horror successes.
Top Box Office This Weekend
| Position | Movie Title | Weekend Gross | Total Gross | Weeks in Theatre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael | $26.1M | $703.9M Worldwide | 4 |
| 2 | The Devil Wears Prada 2 | $18M | $546.2M Worldwide | 3 |
| 3 | Obsession | $16.1M | $16.1M Worldwide | 1 |
| 4 | Mortal Kombat II | $13.4M | $62.2M Domestic | 2 |
| 5 | The Sheep Detectives | $9.3M | $29.7M Worldwide | 2 |
The weekend once again showed the continued strength of theatrical releases heading deeper into the summer movie season. Established franchises and sequels remain major audience draws, but newer original films like Obsession also demonstrated that audiences are still eager for fresh stories when strong word-of-mouth begins to build.
Music-centered films also continue performing exceptionally well in 2026, with Michael emerging as one of the year’s biggest global box office successes.
Official Movie Trailers
Michael
The Michael Jackson biopic continues dominating theaters worldwide with audiences responding strongly to its music, performances, and emotional storytelling.
The Devil Wears Prada 2
Miranda Priestly returns as the long-awaited sequel continues becoming one of the year’s biggest theatrical hits.
Obsession
The breakout psychological horror thriller shocked audiences with one of the strongest debuts of the weekend.
Mortal Kombat II
The brutal tournament battles continue as the action sequel remains a major draw for fans of the iconic franchise.
The Sheep Detectives
The comedic mystery adventure continues finding an audience thanks to strong family turnout and positive word-of-mouth.
