Welcome to another edition of Charts with Dan. This marks the last on-the-road episode before returning to the studio and later covering the Sundance Film Festival in Park City. Today, let's delve into the box office results for the second weekend of 2026, which saw "Avatar: Fire and Ash" maintain its lead with a $21.5 million haul, totaling nearly $350 million domestically.
"Prime8" debuted at second place with $11.1 million, while "The Housemaid" continued its strong performance, approaching the $100 million mark. "Zootopia 2" also held steady, and "Greenland 2: Migration" opened with $8.4 million, marking its theatrical sequel. "Marty Supreme" and "Anaconda" followed suit in the rankings.
The focus also turns to the 2025 race for the top film. Despite being 2026, the crown for the top 2025 release remains up for grabs. "Avatar: Fire and Ash," "Zootopia 2," and a "Minecraft" movie all vie for the top spot. Both "Avatar: Fire and Ash" and "Zootopia 2" have closed the gap significantly, thanks to strong holiday season performances.
Internationally, "Avatar: Fire and Ash" continues its reign, and domestically, it overshadows others like "The Housemaid" and "The SpongeBob Movie." The global race, therefore, maintains excitement, with Jordan's award-nominated "All That's Left of You" excelling in per-theater averages.
2026 has started strong, with domestic and international box offices showing upturns compared to the previous year. Differences are noted in streaming as well, with Nielsen reporting various trends in movie viewership.
Stay tuned for more updates as we track these developing stories in the coming weeks.