Horror Sequel 'Smile 2' Tops Box Office as 'Anora' Shines in Limited Release

'Smile 2' leads with $23 million, while 'Anora' achieves the year's best per-theater average in its debut.

'Smile 2,' directed by Parker Finn, opened with $23 million, slightly surpassing the original film's debut.
The film stars Naomi Scott and has been well-received, earning a 'B' grade on CinemaScore.
'Anora,' directed by Sean Baker, grossed $540,000 from six theaters, achieving a $90,000 per-theater average.
The Cannes Palme d'Or winner 'Anora' is a strong Oscar contender, expanding to more theaters in the coming weeks.
Despite 'Smile 2's' success, the overall box office is down 11.4% compared to the same period in 2023.