DC Studios' Clayface is leading the US box office, with the horror film expected to make $24 million in its first weekend. The film has made a strong start, while a documentary about Elizabeth Holmes is also reaching more people in its second week.
Clayface earned $10.4 million on its first day in 3,458 locations. The film cost $40 million to make and has received good responses from viewers.
It has a 76% score from critics and a 93% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, especially after some of its recent films failed to bring in the money the studio had hoped for. If viewers continue to enjoy Clayface, the film could keep attracting people during Halloween and after the holiday.
Meanwhile, You Can See Everything has reached 2,655 locations, up from 855 in its first weekend. The documentary is expected to make $20 million this weekend, bringing its total US earnings to $45 million.
It is also reported to be the highest-earning documentary of the past 10 years. Wildwood is expected to finish third, with $11 million to $12 million.
However, its budget of more than $100 million could make it difficult to earn back its costs. Street Fighter is expected to take fourth place, followed by Wicker, starring Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård.
Industry analysts note that the current box office lineup offers a diverse range of choices for moviegoers across various genres. Studio executives are closely monitoring these early numbers to plan their upcoming marketing strategies for the rest of the holiday season.
Ultimately, the strong opening of these titles indicates healthy theater attendance figures moving forward into the final quarter of the year.