Chris Pratt leads the new action film Mercy to a strong weekend. The movie earned $12 million in total after a $4.9 million Friday. Mercy has a $60 million budget, mixed reviews and a B CinemaScore, but the numbers show that audiences still want to see it. This performance pushes Mercy to the top of the Mercy movie box office chart for the weekend.
At the same time, the long‑running Avatar: Fire and Ash sees a sharp decline. The film earned $7 million this weekend, a 51 percent drop from the previous week. Its domestic total now sits at $378.4 million. Analysts wonder if the movie will reach the $400 million mark before it leaves theaters.
Other Films Feel the Pressure
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, the sequel by Nia DaCosta, suffers a steep decline. The film made only $1.2 million on Friday and is on track for a $3.8 million weekend. This represents a 70 percent Bone Temple weekend drop and moves the movie to fifth place.
Behind Mercy and Fire and Ash, Zootopia 2 opens with $5.9 million. The animated sequel attracts families and adds fresh energy to the box office. The Housemaid follows with $4.6 million, while Marty Supreme pulls in $3.4 million in its sixth weekend, bringing its total to $86 million.
What the Numbers Mean for the 2026 Box Office Forecast
These shifts suggest that the 2026 box office forecast will be shaped by a few strong titles and several mid‑tier releases. Mercy shows that a film with a modest budget can still climb to the top when it connects with viewers. Fire and Ash demonstrates that even a blockbuster can lose steam quickly if audience interest wanes.
Bone Temple’s steep drop reminds studios that sequels need fresh appeal to keep momentum. Zootopia 2 proves that family‑friendly animation remains a reliable draw. Marty Supreme’s steady earnings show that a well‑placed sequel can sustain a long run.
Overall, the weekend highlights how weather, reviews and word of mouth shape the Mercy movie box office landscape. Fans who want to see the latest action film should act fast, as the next weekend may bring new changes. The data also helps investors predict which genres will thrive as the year progresses.
Stay tuned for updates as the box office evolves and new numbers emerge.
Source: World of Reel
