Warner Bros sets six straight 40M openings

Warner Bros posts a historic winning streak at the box office with six straight openings over 40 million, led by the horror Weapons.

Warner Bros Sets Six Consecutive 40 Million Openings

Warner Bros has set a box office milestone by delivering six consecutive openings above 40 million. The latest release Weapons opened with 42 million in its weekend debut, joining a list that includes Sinners, Minecraft Movie, F1 The Movie, Final Destination Bloodlines, and Superman. The run marks a historic first in Hollywood, with the studio leading the year’s early box office results and a notable share of titles described as original stories.

The six film streak signals more than a tallies game. It points to a market that values new premises and fresh ideas, even as crowd-pleasing franchises still perform. If the pattern holds, studios may tilt toward a broader mix of originals and franchise extensions, balancing creative risk with disciplined budgeting. The impact could extend beyond domestic talks, influencing international release strategies and how marketing teams allocate bets across genres.

Highlights

The box office is shaping a new narrative about what audiences want this year.