“‘Other Mommy’ Scares Up $12.6 Million Opening Day, Topping Friday Box Office as ‘The Socia” — what this page in the network covers. Universal’s supernatural thriller “Other Mommy,” from Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, dominated Friday’s box office with $12.6 million, continuing horror’s 2026 hot streak following hits like “Obsession,” “Backrooms,” and “Resident Evil.” With Halloween approaching, the film’s strong debut underscores the genre’s enduring appeal and positions it for a solid opening weekend. Meanwhile, “The Social Reckoning” opened to a modest $2.15 million on Friday, a stark contrast that highlights the challenges non-horror titles face in the current market.
The gap between the two releases suggests audiences are prioritizing familiar scares over new dramatic fare. The performance of “Other Mommy” reinforces the viability of mid-budget horror and the strategic advantage of releasing such films in the pre-Halloween corridor. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.