Hollywood is playing a waiting game, with a quiet fall season setting the stage for what is expected to be a massive holiday blockbuster rush. The industry is currently riding high on the success of films like Weapons, which earned a stellar $148.8 million globally, but the immediate future promises a significant dip in box office activity.
The 2025 box office has been a story of pleasant surprises, proving that audiences are eager for more than just sequels and reboots. The colossal $828 million success of Jurassic World Rebirth and the strong showing of original horror films demonstrate that novelty is a powerful draw for moviegoers.
However, the flow of these hits is about to slow to a trickle. The release slate for the next six weeks lacks the kind of tentpole films needed to sustain high revenue. Instead, theaters will host a variety of smaller films, with hopes that titles like The Conjuring: Last Rites and Hamilton can provide a moderate boost.
The real excitement will begin in October with the arrival of Disney’s Tron: Ares. This will be followed by a packed holiday lineup featuring Zootopia 2, Predator: Badlands, and Now You See Me: Now You Don’t. This future promise is why theaters are confident in their ability to manage the current lull.