Last weekend, the box office was all about Street Fighter's explosive debut, but the real story is how quickly that momentum fizzled. The live-action adaptation, directed by Kitao Sakurai, saw a staggering 72% drop in its second weekend, pulling in just $8.6 million domestically. That's a far cry from its $30 million opening, and with an $82 million budget, the film is now in a precarious position, needing a miracle to break even.
Meanwhile, DC's Clayface—a body horror gem directed by James Watkins and co-written by Mike Flanagan—has taken the top spot, proving that critical acclaim can still drive audiences. And the documentary You Can See Everything continues its viral ascent, climbing the charts in its second weekend thanks to glowing word-of-mouth. But the true sleeper hit of the weekend is Wicker, a wild, NSFW fairytale that quietly slipped into the top five.
Despite opening in fewer theaters than its competitors, Wicker pulled in a respectable $5.75 million, landing at number five. The film, based on Ursula Wills' short story The Wicker Husband, is a bonkers, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt tale that stars Academy Award winner Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård, Peter Dinklage, and Elizabeth Debicki. Written and directed by Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson, the movie has been generating buzz since its festival debut, with critics praising its unique blend of humor and emotion. Collider's Therese Lacson called it "an immensely entertaining watch" and "a fun and quirky story about love and overcoming loneliness."
Colman, one of the busiest actors in Hollywood, is having a moment. Beyond Wicker, she stars in Elsinore, which premiered at the Telluride Film Festival and is already generating Oscars chatter. The film, which features Andrew Scott as a man playing Hamlet in the final months of his life, has critics buzzing about Scott's performance. Colman's versatility continues to shine, whether she's in a quirky fairytale or a dramatic period piece.
As the box office landscape shifts, Wicker's success is a reminder that originality and star power can still break through. While Street Fighter struggles, its dramatic drop is a cautionary tale. Meanwhile, Clayface's strong debut and the documentary's surprising run show that audiences are hungry for fresh stories.
With Wicker now in the mix, the box office is anything but predictable. Stay tuned for more updates as these films continue their theatrical runs.
