The 2025 box office is a tale of two calendars: the wild, unpredictable one that has defined the year so far, and the quiet, more subdued one that is about to begin. The unpredictable calendar gave us the breakout success of Weapons, which has earned a massive $148.8 million globally.
The year’s first calendar was a thrilling document of audience tastes. It saw Jurassic World Rebirth become an $828 million juggernaut and DC’s Superman soar higher than a new Marvel entry. It was a calendar marked by originality and surprise, rewarding bold programming choices.
Now, the page has turned to a new, much quieter calendar. The slate for late August and September is sparse and lacks the high-impact “event” films of the previous months. While it contains interesting titles like The Conjuring: Last Rites and One Battle After Another, the overall energy is much lower.
The calendar will become exciting again in October. The release of Tron: Ares will mark the beginning of a packed and powerful holiday schedule. This final calendar of the year includes a string of highly anticipated blockbusters like Zootopia 2 and Mortal Kombat II, promising a fantastic finish.