Weapons holds second weekend as Nobody 2 opens modestly

Warner Bros.’ horror hit Weapons is maintaining its box office grip for a second straight weekend, while Nobody 2 from Universal opens to modest numbers in third place as late-summer competition intensifies. With a strong hold by the suspenseful, well-reviewed ensemble film and a steady pace from Freakier Friday, the weekend underscored a market that leans toward durable franchise titles and mid-budget risks.

Weapons continued to perform decisively, taking in an estimated 25 million in domestic receipts over the weekend from roughly 3,450 theaters. The film’s total after 10 days stands at about 89 million in the United States, with a global tally nearing 149 million. Executives and industry observers praised Weapons for its unusually resilient second-weekend legs for a horror release, noting that a roughly 42 percent drop is a notable achievement in the current climate. The film’s reception has been bolstered by strong word of mouth and positive notices, helping it remain ahead of newer offerings and extending its run well into the late-summer period. Analysts described the performance as a vindication of Warner Bros.’s horror strategy this year, which has already produced...