Other Mommy' Dominates Weekend Box Office With $27.5M

WHO:

ABC News Entertainment - "Other Mommy" stars Jessica Chastain.

WHAT:

ABC News Entertainment - "Other Mommy" had a bigger audience than expected, contributing to its box office success.

Coming Soon - "The Social Reckoning" finished fifth at the box office, indicating a significant drop in performance compared to expectations.

ABC News Entertainment - "Other Mommy" topped the box office with $27.5 million.

Moviefone - "The Social Reckoning" opened to $5.5 million and ranked fifth.

Moviefone - "Verity" slipped to second place with $11.48 million.

WHERE:

Moviefone - The box office performance is being reported in the context of the U.S. film industry.

WHEN:

Moviefone - "Other Mommy" opened at the top of the box office during the weekend.

WHY:

Moviefone - Despite negative reviews, the horror genre proved to be a robust box office performer.

HOW:

Moviefone - "Other Mommy" survived its critical reaction to achieve the top position in box office rankings.

(UPDATED October 12, 2026 05:12 UTC)

"Other Mommy" has surpassed expectations with a larger audience, boosting its box office success significantly. Meanwhile, "The Social Reckoning" has landed in fifth place at the box office, reflecting a notable decline in its performance compared to what was anticipated. This shift in viewer interest highlights the changing dynamics in the current film landscape.

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(UPDATED October 11, 2026 17:57 UTC)

"Other Mommy," starring Jessica Chastain, has topped the U.S. box office with an impressive $27.5 million despite facing negative reviews. The horror film managed to outperform other releases, with "Verity" slipping to second place at $11.48 million and "The Social Reckoning" opening in fifth with $5.5 million. This weekend's box office performance highlights the horror genre's continued strength in attracting audiences.