Jack Quaid’s action-comedy “Novocaine” led a weak box office weekend, raking in $8.7 million despite the absence of major blockbusters. The film’s modest budget and positive audience reception bode well for profitability.
Meanwhile, Steven Soderbergh’s thriller “Black Bag” opened at number three with $7.5 million from 2,705 cinemas, but its high production cost of $50 million casts a doubt on its future success. A24’s surrealist satire “Opus” struggled to find an audience, earning just $1 million and receiving largely negative reviews.
The dismal weekend follows a year-to-date revenue trend that is 5% behind last year and nearly 38% below 2019 levels, according to Comscore. Industry analysts point to the absence of major releases as contributing factors, but some films, like “Black Bag,” still require significant marketing to attract audiences.
Disney’s Marvel sequel “Captain America: Brave New World” remains in theaters, having earned $185 million domestically and $388.6 million worldwide. However, its low box office performance has raised concerns about the success of upcoming Marvel releases.
Source: https://variety.com/2025/film/box-office/jack-quaid-novocaine-box-office-slow-weekend-1236338809