Weekend Box Office ​Overview

The faith-based film “David” debuted at the top of the box office this weekend, exceeding​ expectations with a $36.7‍ million opening. This performance ‌positions it as a critically important success for Angel Studios,capitalizing ⁣on a strong pre-sale demand ‍of $15⁢ million. The film’s​ release strategically targeted audiences seeking alternatives to major studio animated ‌family films ⁢typically ⁤released‍ during this period.
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“David” Outperforms ‌Expectations

“David” resonated especially ⁤well with Christian and Jewish families, but ⁣its staying power beyond⁣ these⁤ demographics remains to be seen. Though, the holiday season provides ample prospect for the film to ​build on its ‍initial success. if “David” achieves a 4x multiple of its opening weekend, it⁣ could surpass the $72.9 ‍million domestic gross of ⁣Pixar’s ‌”Elio” (2024) ⁣ Box Office Mojo.⁣ It is already on ‍track ​to exceed the $60.2 million domestic run of Angel Studios’ 2025 animated film, “The‌ King of Kings.”
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“The Housemaid” Delivers ⁣a ‍Thrilling Performance

⁤ Lionsgate’s thriller “The Housemaid”⁣ secured the third spot with a $19⁤ million opening from‌ 3,015 locations. The film’s audience was overwhelmingly female (70%) and over the age of 25⁣ (75%),suggesting ⁣a targeted marketing strategy successfully reached its ‍core demographic. The cast includes Sydney Sweeney and ⁢Amanda Seyfried.

⁢ ‌ ‌ ⁢Initial audience reception,⁣ as‍ measured ​by CinemaScore, was a B, but online sentiment has improved‍ significantly. as of December 21, 2025, “The Housemaid” boasts a 92% audience⁣ score and a 75% critics score on ​ Rotten Tomatoes, ‌indicating a⁢ potential for ‍strong word-of-mouth and repeat viewings.
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