In the latest weekend box office results, "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" continued its dominance for the third consecutive weekend, bringing in $26 million in ticket sales. The Tim Burton sequel, starring Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder, has now amassed over $226 million domestically since its release.
Coming in second was the animated film "Transformers One," which earned $25 million in its opening weekend. The movie, featuring the voices of Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, and Scarlett Johansson, tells the origin story of Optimus Prime.
In third place was the James McAvoy horror film "Speak No Evil," which brought in $5.9 million in its second week for a total of $21.5 million. The box office overall was relatively quiet, with anticipation building for the upcoming release of "Joker: Folie à Deux" on October 4th.
Other notable films in the top 10 included "Deadpool & Wolverine," which maintained its position in the top 5 after nine weeks, and the Demi Moore-led body horror film "The Substance," which made a strong debut with $3.1 million on limited screens.
Additionally, the Daily Wire movie "Am I Racist?" continued to perform well, earning $2.9 million for a total of $9 million in its second week. The film, featuring conservative columnist Matt Walsh going undercover as a DEI trainee, has sparked discussion and debate among audiences.
Overall, the box office landscape is poised for a shift with the upcoming release of "Joker: Folie à Deux," which is expected to draw significant audiences. Final domestic figures for the weekend will be released on Monday.