Moviegoers had a fresh favorite last weekend. Other Mommy opened at No. 1 on the North American chart with roughly $27.8 million, according to weekend figures compiled by The Numbers for Oct. 9-11. The debut was more than double the take of the second-place film and accounted for about a third of the entire weekend’s business.

It was a busy frame in theaters, with three new wide or semi-wide releases cracking the top 10 and a handful of holdovers continuing to build. Below is a clear look at who won, who slipped, and where the October box office goes from here.

The Top 10 at a Glance

Here is how the domestic top 10 shook out for the weekend of Oct. 9-11, based on The Numbers’ chart. Figures are rounded and weekend estimates can shift slightly as final numbers arrive.

  • 1. Other Mommy – about $27.8 million (new, 3,365 theaters)
  • 2. Verity – about $12.0 million, down 63% (total about $54.4 million)
  • 3. Resident Evil – about $8.6 million, down 32% (total about $138.7 million)
  • 4. Heart of the Beast – about $7.4 million, down 32% (total about $50.0 million)
  • 5. The Social Reckoning – about $5.0 million (new, 2,606 theaters)
  • 6. Forgotten Island – about $4.7 million, down 35% (total about $30.5 million)
  • 7. Primetime – about $4.0 million, down 48% (total about $41.5 million)
  • 8. Digger – about $3.2 million, down 60% (total about $14.4 million)
  • 9. The Odyssey – about $2.1 million, up 65% (total about $623.1 million)
  • 10. Angel and the Badman – about $2.1 million (new, 2,263 theaters)

The 56 films tracked by The Numbers combined for about $85.6 million over the three days.

Other Mommy Takes the Crown

A $27.8 million start is a strong result in a crowded fall marketplace. The film played in 3,365 theaters, which works out to an average of roughly $8,260 per location. For comparison, the runner-up, Verity, earned about $12.0 million from 3,572 theaters, or about $3,360 per location.

Opening weekends are only the first chapter. Genre films, in particular, can be front-loaded, with the biggest crowds showing up on opening night and Saturday. What happens next depends on word of mouth and how well the movie holds in its second weekend. That drop, which will be reported next week, is the number analysts will watch most closely.

The timing also helps. With Halloween approaching, theaters often see appetite for scarier or spookier fare grow through the back half of October. Whether that boosts Other Mommy specifically is something the next two or three weekends will answer.

Verity Slides in Weekend Two

Verity was the previous champ and fell to second place, dropping 63% to about $12.0 million. A decline of that size is steep, though not unusual for films that open big and attract their core audience quickly. Its running domestic total now stands at about $54.4 million after 10 days in release.

It still has momentum to add to that total, but the sharp drop suggests the film is likely to earn most of its money in the first few weeks rather than through a long, slow burn. Digger, which fell 60% to about $3.2 million, followed a similar pattern.

The Holdovers That Held Best

Several films showed more staying power. Resident Evil and Heart of the Beast each slipped just 32%, among the smallest declines in the top five. Resident Evil, now in its fourth weekend, has climbed to about $138.7 million in North America. Heart of the Beast crossed the $50 million mark with about $50.0 million in the bank after 17 days.

Forgotten Island fell 35% and has now collected about $30.5 million. Primetime dropped 48% and sits at roughly $41.5 million. These are the kinds of mid-sized runs that quietly add up, especially in a market where families and teens are looking for a night out before the holiday season crowds arrive.

A Big Number From a Long-Running Hit

One of the most striking lines on the chart belongs to The Odyssey. Now in its 13th week, the film climbed 65% from the previous weekend to about $2.1 million despite playing in only 560 theaters. Its total has reached about $623.1 million domestically. A jump of that size at this stage of a run is rare and usually points to a special engagement, such as limited-format showings or a re-expansion, though the chart itself does not say why. We could not verify the reason behind the increase.

New Arrivals Beyond the Winner

Two other newcomers landed in the top 10. The Social Reckoning opened to about $5.0 million at 2,606 theaters for fifth place, and Angel and the Badman took in about $2.1 million from 2,263 theaters to round out the list. Together with Other Mommy, the three debuts contributed close to $35 million, or about 41% of the weekend total.

Smaller openings like these are common when a clear winner dominates the calendar. Both films will need steady word of mouth and strong weekday legs to build on their starts.

What the Weekend Says About the Fall Box Office

The weekend tells a few simple stories. First, audiences are still turning out for fresh titles: the top debut earned more than the next two films combined. Second, drop-offs are punishing for some releases, which makes the second weekend the real test. Third, a handful of films are playing well enough to quietly pass milestone numbers, with one holdover over $600 million and another recently topping $50 million.

For theater owners, a mix of new titles and healthy holdovers is the ideal setup heading toward the busy Halloween frame and, soon after, the holiday movie season. For moviegoers, it means plenty of choice.

What to Watch Next

If you are planning a theater trip or a cozy night at home, here is what to keep on your radar.

  • Next weekend’s chart: Watch for Other Mommy’s second-weekend percentage drop. A decline in the 40% to 50% range would generally be viewed as healthy for a wide release; anything much steeper would suggest a front-loaded run.
  • The milestone chasers: Resident Evil is closing in on a bigger domestic total, and Heart of the Beast and Primetime are building steady cumulative numbers.
  • Streaming option for scary-season fans: According to a Boston.com October streaming guide, Prime Video lists Scream 7 for Oct. 16, and Peacock lists Crystal Lake for Oct. 15. Check each service for availability and any added fees in your region.
  • Tickets: Opening-weekend crowds are largest on Friday night and Saturday evening, so matinees and weekday showings are usually the easiest way to find good seats and lower prices.

Quick Tips for Moviegoers

  • Book seats in advance for premium large-format screens, which tend to sell out first for new releases.
  • Check showtimes with your local theater, since screen counts and formats vary by market.
  • Sign up for your chain’s loyalty program, which can unlock discounted Tuesdays or concession perks.

Bottom Line

Other Mommy delivered the weekend’s biggest news with a $27.8 million debut, Verity gave back more than 60% of its opening frame, and several holdovers kept moving up the milestone ladder. The real story arrives next weekend, when second-weekend numbers show which films have lasting appeal heading into Halloween.

Box office figures are from The Numbers’ weekend domestic chart for Oct. 9, 2026, and are rounded. Numbers may be revised as final studio reports come in.