After a series of box office grand slams, the industry is now entering a period of relative silence as it awaits the next big hit. The most recent slam was Zack Cregger’s Weapons, which knocked it out of the park with a $148.8 million global haul. However, the upcoming lineup is short on heavy hitters.
2025 has been a season of home runs for Hollywood. Jurassic World Rebirth was a grand slam of epic proportions, earning $828 million. Original films like Sinners also proved to be powerful hitters, connecting with audiences and delivering impressive returns.
This winning streak is about to be paused. The release schedule for the next several weeks is filled with films that are more likely to be singles or doubles than home runs. The industry is hoping that the cumulative effect of many smaller films will be enough to keep the scoreboard ticking over.
The next grand slam is not expected until October 10, when Tron: Ares steps up to the plate. This will be followed by a lineup of other potential heavy hitters, including Zootopia 2 and Predator: Badlands, promising a thrilling finish to the year.