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Other Mommy leads the box office as The Social Reckoning flops

Outlets report that Jessica Chastain's horror film Other Mommy dominated the weekend box office with $27.5 million, while Aaron Sorkin's The Social Reckoning fell flat with a $5.5 million debut.

Jessica Chastain at TIFF 2023
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At a glance

  • The horror film Other Mommy, starring Jessica Chastain, topped the weekend box office with a $27.5 million debut.14
  • Aaron Sorkin's film The Social Reckoning launched with $5.5 million.124

The horror film Other Mommy led the weekend box office with a $27.5 million debut.14

Starring Jessica Chastain, the movie secured the top spot despite receiving negative reviews.12

Meanwhile, Aaron Sorkin's new release The Social Reckoning disappointed with an opening of $5.5 million.124

Where sources agree

  • Other Mommy debuted with $27.5 million2 of 4
  • The Social Reckoning opened with $5.5 million3 of 4
  • Jessica Chastain stars in Other Mommy3 of 4
  • Aaron Sorkin created The Social Reckoning3 of 4

Who covered this

4 National

Sources

  1. 1Deadline‘The Social Reckoning’ Bombs With $5.5 Million Opening, Horror ‘Other Mommy’ Rules Weekend’ – Box Office Update ↗
  2. 2The Hollywood Reporter‘Social Reckoning’ Goes Dark With $5.5M as ‘Other Mommy’ Delivers at Box Office ↗
  3. 3Deadline‘Resident Evil’ Rises To Top Of Global B.O. Again, Zach Cregger’s Best Ever At $320M WW; ‘Other Mommy’ Great $45M+; ‘Social Reckoning’ Logs Off ↗
  4. 4VarietyBox Office: ‘The Social Reckoning’ Flops With $5.5 Million Debut, ‘Other Mommy’ Tops Box Office With $27.5 Million ↗

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