‘The Social Reckoning’ flops at Box Office as 'Other Mommy’ debuts with $27.5m

Directed by Rob Savage, Other Mommystars Chastain in dual roles as a mother and a sinister doppelganger haunting her young daughter. The supernatural horror film earned $27.5 million from 3,365 theatres across North America, despite receiving disappointing reviews from critics and audiences.

Produced on a reported budget of $19 million, the film also collected approximately $17.6 million internationally across 50 markets, bringing its worldwide opening to around $45.2 million. Its theatrical performance provides a boost for Universal Pictures and Blumhouse, although its poor audience reception could affect its performance in the coming weeks.

Meanwhile, The Social Reckoningopened with $5.5 million from 2,606 theatres, placing it well behind the horror release. The film is written and directed by Sorkin and serves as a follow-up to his acclaimed 2010 drama.

The Social Network, which explored the creation of Facebook. The new film centres on whistleblower Frances Haugen and the controversy surrounding Facebook's internal documents, which exposed concerns about the platform's impact on society. Jeremy Strong stars as Mark Zuckerberg, with Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White also appearing in the cast.

The film's opening marks a significant decline compared with. The Social Network, which debuted with approximately $22.6 million in North America in 2010. With a reported production budget of around $30 million, The Social Reckoningnow faces the challenge of attracting audiences through word of mouth and its subsequent theatrical run.

The film also received a B- Cinema. Score from opening-weekend audiences, while critical reception remained mixed. Its performance reflects the difficulties faced by dramas dealing with contemporary political and social issues in attracting a broad theatrical audience.

Elsewhere at the box office, Verityearned approximately $11.5 million in its second weekend, while. Resident Evilcollected $8.4 million. Heart of the Beastfollowed with $7.1 million.

Although. Other Mommyhas secured the weekend's leading position, its reception suggests that a strong opening does not necessarily guarantee sustained box-office success. For.

The Social Reckoning, the modest debut puts greater pressure on its international release and continued audience interest as it attempts to build momentum beyond its first weekend.