# Other Mommy Box Office Preview

> Other Mommy could be next big horror hit after Obsession and Backrooms.
- Title: Other Mommy Box Office Preview · SlashFilm | Shortify
- Summary: Other Mommy could be next big horror hit after Obsession and Backrooms. Other Mommy may open between $28.5m and $35m at the box office, potentially becoming…
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- Source: SlashFilm — https://slashfilm.com/2275266/other-mommy-box-office-preview-next-obsession-backrooms
- Author: Ryan Scott
- Published: 2026-10-03T18:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: other mommy, jessica chastain, universal pictures, obsession, backrooms, horror movies, box office, entertainment, culture
## Spooky Season Horror Preview
Halloween approaches with horror movies set to dominate October, including Other Mommy from Universal Pictures.
## Other Mommy Director Background
Director Rob Savage made the pandemic hit Host, now returning with Jessica Chastain in a new horror film.
## Box Office Expectations
Other Mommy is expected to open between $28.5 million and $35 million, a strong start for Blumhouse and Atomic Monster.
## Obsession and Backrooms Comparison
Obsession earned $500 million globally, while Backrooms opened with $81.4 million and reached $400 million worldwide.
## Other Mommy's Potential Success
Other Mommy has all the signs of a strong October hit with Jessica Chastain, a proven horror draw, and a director with a track record.
## Theater Release Date
Other Mommy hits theaters on October 9, 2026, aiming to be a major October horror hit.
## Key takeaway

Other Mommy may open between $28.5m and $35m at the box office, potentially becoming a breakout hit like Obsession or Backrooms.