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Labor Day Box Office: 'Weapons' Returns to No. 1 as 'Jaws' 50th Anniversary Re-Release Surges

The holiday’s light turnout closed a summer that trailed recent years.

Overview

  • Zach Cregger’s low-budget horror hit Weapons led the three-day with about $10.2 million and is projected to $12–12.4 million for four days, lifting its domestic total to roughly $134–135 million and about $250 million worldwide on a ~$38 million budget.
  • Steven Spielberg’s Jaws resurfaced strongly in an IMAX 50th‑anniversary run, placing second with roughly $8.0–8.1 million for the weekend and about $9.7–9.8 million through Monday.
  • Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing opened in third at around $7.8 million for three days and about $9.5 million for four, drawing solid reviews but a B CinemaScore from audiences.
  • Disney’s Freakier Friday finished fourth with approximately $6.5–6.7 million over the weekend and $8.3–8.7 million for four days, while The Roses debuted fifth with about $6.0–6.4 million and $7.35–8.0 million, earning a B+ CinemaScore.
  • Overall domestic receipts for the four-day frame landed around $84–86 million, and Comscore estimates the summer season at $3.67 billion, slightly below 2024 and about 10% under 2023.