Obsession posts record second weekend box office haul

The low-budget horror film Obsession earned $22 million in its second weekend, a 30 percent increase from its debut. The result marks an unusual hold for the genre and positions the movie for strong Memorial Day holiday totals.

Obsession grossed the amount from 2,655 North American theaters. The total through the holiday weekend is projected at $28.2 million. The film has now collected $58.5 million domestically and $74 million worldwide after opening to $17.2 million the prior weekend. It was made for less than $1 million.

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Scream 7 achieves franchise-record opening weekend projection

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Scream 7 launched in theaters on Friday with a strong $28.8 million opening day, including $7.5 million in previews, setting a new franchise benchmark. The film, directed by Kevin Williamson, follows Sidney Prescott as she faces Ghostface in her quiet small-town life. Despite production challenges, including cast and director changes, the movie eyes a $60 million-plus debut.

Lionsgate’s Michael is expected to top the box office this weekend in its fourth frame with more than 25 million dollars. Focus Features’ Obsession is tracking for a solid third place debut between 13 million and 15 million dollars.

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Three independent films—IFC's 'Faces of Death', Neon's 'Exit 8' and Roadside Attractions' 'A Great Awakening'—secured spots at numbers 6, 7 and 8 in the box office top 10 this weekend. 'Faces of Death' earned $1.7 million across 1,600 screens, while 'Exit 8' grossed $1.4 million on 495 screens. 'A Great Awakening' added $1.27 million in its second week for a $4.9 million cumulative total.

Neon's witchy horror film 'Hokum,' starring Adam Scott, topped the indie box office with a $6.4 million opening on 1,885 screens. The low-budget Irish-set tale placed fifth overall in North America amid strong studio competition. It earned Certified Fresh status and positive audience scores.

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Disney's Pixar film 'Hoppers' debuted at number one worldwide, earning $88 million in its opening weekend. The animated adventure marks a strong start for an original story from the studio. In contrast, Maggie Gyllenhaal's 'The Bride!' opened to a disappointing $13.6 million globally.

Project Hail Mary has become Amazon MGM's highest-grossing film ever, crossing $300 million worldwide. The film earned $54.1 million from 86 markets over the weekend, topping the previous record holder Creed III. Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, it stars Ryan Gosling in a space odyssey based on Andy Weir's novel.

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