Variety·1 min read·easy
'Other Mommy' Lands No. 1, 'Social Reckoning' Makes $2.15 Million
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Payton Turkeltaub
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The horror film 'Other Mommy' secured the top spot at the box office, continuing a strong year for the genre. The film, produced by Blumhouse and Atomic Monster, contributed to a successful weekend for the industry.
Why it matters
The success of horror films in 2026 underscores shifting audience preferences and the continued profitability of low-to-mid-budget genre cinema.
Following major openings like "Obsession," "Backrooms" and "Resident Evil," the horror genre's 2026 box office reign shows no sign of slowing.
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