From TheWrap · Jeremy Fuster · · 1m
Other Mommy Box Office Hopes
Universal's horror film 'Other Mommy' shows box office promise while 'Social Reckoning' struggles to match its predecessor's success.
In brief
Universal's horror film 'Other Mommy' shows box office promise while 'Social Reckoning' struggles to match its predecessor's success. Universal/Blumhouse's 'Other Mommy' is expected to perform well at the box office, but Sony's 'Social Reckoning' is projected to open significantly below its predecessor's earnings…
Box Office Expectations
Universal/Blumhouse's 'Other Mommy' and Sony/Columbia/Alcon's 'Social Reckoning' are expected to lead this weekend's box office amid a quieter theatrical market.
Other Mommy's Star Power
Jessica Chastain stars as both a concerned mother and a vicious doppelganger haunting her daughter in Universal/Blumhouse's horror film.
Blumhouse's Recent Success
Blumhouse-Atomic Monster has enjoyed franchise success with sequels to 'The Black Phone', 'Five Nights at Freddy's', and 'Insidious' over the past year.
Blumhouse's Current Challenge
Blumhouse-Atomic Monster faces difficulty consistently attracting audiences for original high-concept horror films since 2024.
Social Reckoning's Projection
Sony/Columbia/Alcon's 'The Social Reckoning' is expected to open more than 50% below its predecessor's box office performance.
The headline
Universal/Blumhouse's 'Other Mommy' is expected to perform well at the box office, but Sony's 'Social Reckoning' is projected to open significantly below its predecessor's earnings.
