The Numbers Theater Counts News Articles - October 2025
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Theater counts: Springsteen stands alone as this weekend’s widest release
October 30, 2025
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Despite opening in just 3,003 theaters, newcomer Chainsaw Man—The Movie: Reze Arc slashed its way to the top of the weekend box office, carving out an impressive $18 million in its debut. The anime feature was trailed by another fresh contender, Regretting You, which earned $13.69 million in its opening frame. The newcomers pushed former champ Black Phone 2 down to third place in its sophomore weekend. With Halloween weekend in full swing, audiences are being treated to a menagerie of new releases, some hitting theaters as early as Wednesday, and others gearing up for a Friday debut.
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Theater counts: Springsteen and Black Phone 2 share weekend widest release honors
October 23, 2025
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Black Phone 2 dialed up a stronger-than-expected $27.33 million in its domestic debut over the weekend, knocking former chart topper Tron: Ares out of the top spot. As usual, the upcoming weekend ushers in a wave of new releases vying to carve out their place at the box office and claim the title of the nation’s number-one film.
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Theater counts: Tron stays on top, widest release locked for second weekend
October 16, 2025
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Despite a softer-than-expected debut, Tron: Ares claimed the top spot at the weekend box office, pulling in $33.24 million. The sci-fi sequel outpaced fellow newcomer Roofman, by a wide margin, beating it by $25 million. But Tron: Ares may have only a brief reign, with a fresh new franchise poised to challenge the champ and shake up the domestic box office this weekend.
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Theater counts: Tron: Ares lights up 4,000 theaters across North America
October 9, 2025
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It was all Taylor Swift at the weekend box office as the pop sensation ruled the big screen by taking in just over $34 million during its three-day run and keeping One Battle After Another from repeating as the number one film in the land. This weekend proves to be another intriguing weekend in theaters as four new wide releases make their cinematic launch, including the highly anticipated Tron: Ares, which is set to lead the way, opening in 4,000 locations.
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Theater counts: Can One Battle After Another hold the line against Swift competition?
October 2, 2025
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Newcomer One Battle After Another debuted at the top of the weekend box office, securing $22 million in its opening volley on its way to a box office win. The film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio alongside a star-studded cast, is expected to relinquish its lead this coming weekend, as a wave of highly anticipated releases hits theaters, most notably Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl, the latest cinematic spectacle from the pop icon.
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