In a notable turn of events, Jason Statham’s action thriller A Working Man led the box office with an opening weekend gross of $15.2 million. This film, directed by David Ayer, known for his work on Suicide Squad, was released under the Amazon MGM banner and has dethroned Disney’s Snow White, which saw a significant drop in earnings.

Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Suffers Decline

Following a modest start of $45 million, Disney’s live-action adaptation of the classic fairy tale fell to the second position, bringing in $14.2 million across 4,200 theaters. Starring Rachel Zegler as Snow White and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, the film has earned $66.8 million in the domestic market and $143.1 million worldwide. Despite this, the film’s substantial production budget of over $250 million, excluding marketing costs, necessitates a stronger performance to recover its costs.

Performance and Reception of ‘A Working Man’

A Working Man received mixed reviews, achieving a “B” grade on CinemaScore exit polls. The narrative follows Statham as a military veteran who returns to action when human traffickers abduct the daughter of his boss. This box office performance is slightly below that of Statham and Ayer’s prior collaboration, The Beekeeper, which debuted to $16 million and ended with a domestic total of $66 million and $162 million globally.

Other Debuts and Industry Trends

Additionally, three other films—Universal and Blumhouse’s horror The Woman in the Yard, A24’s unconventional Death of a Unicorn, and Fathom’s The Chosen: Last Supper—were released nationwide, but none broke through to significant success. Overall box office revenue remains sluggish, with ticket sales down 7% from 2024 and 39% compared to 2019, as reported by Comscore.

‘The Chosen: Last Supper’ Debuts Strong

In a surprise feat, The Chosen: Last Supper, a faith-based series focusing on Jesus and his disciples, debuted in third place, generating $11.5 million from 2,235 cinemas, exceeding expectations amid competition.

‘The Woman in the Yard’ Opens to Disappointment

Claiming the fourth spot, The Woman in the Yard earned $9.4 million from 2,842 theaters during its opening weekend. Starring Danielle Deadwyler, the film tells the story of a family who encounters a mysterious woman who brings an ominous message. Audience reactions have been muted, with the film receiving a “C-” grade on CinemaScore alongside a 39% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

A24’s ‘Death of a Unicorn’ Rounds Out Top Five

Completing the top five, A24’s horror-comedy Death of a Unicorn achieved $5.8 million from 3,050 theaters. Featuring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega, this film follows a father-daughter duo grappling with the fallout from a mythical creature’s accidental death. The box office numbers indicate a notable improvement from A24’s previous release, Opus, which has garnered just $1.8 million to date.

Limited Releases and New Projects

In limited release, Bleecker Street’s The Friend, a drama starring Naomi Watts about a woman who takes in her deceased friend’s Great Dane, earned $66,853 from two New York screens, indicating a strong per-screen average of $33,426. Meanwhile, Sony Pictures Classics rolled out its dramedy The Penguin Lessons across 1,017 screens, generating $1.2 million in earnings.