#BOXOFFICE: “WEAPONS” FIRES A FOURTH STRAIGHT WEEK IN TOP SPOT

For a fourth straight week, WEAPONS continues to fire at the Box Office, taking $13 million from 3,416 theatres for Warner Bros. Note, these are Friday through Labour Day numbers and projections. This takes it to $135 million domestically. What a run these past few months have been for the studio, including smashes F1, MINECRAFT, SUPERMAN and SINNERS!

The 50th anniversary re-release of JAWS registers in second with $9.7 million from 3,200 theatres for Universal Pictures. The 1975 film prior had grossed $477 million worldwide.

CAUGHT STEALING debuts in third with $9.5 million from 3,578 theatres for Sony Pictures. Starring Austin Butler and Zoe Kravitz, this latest from Darren Aronofsky gets 85% on the Tomatometer.

FREAKIER FRIDAY continues to engine-on in third with $8 million, a run of $82 million for Disney in North America.

THE ROSES debuts in fifth with $7.5 million from 2,700 theatres and a 63% Tomatometer score for 20th Century Studios. This is an updated adaptation of the book THE WAR OF THE ROSES, which also was made into a film in 1989.

While it didn’t get a weekend run, noteworthy this week was KPOP DEMON HUNTERS SINGALONG pulling-in a stellar $19 million from a limited two-day run at the Box Office for Netflix! An incredible showing for this smash success Animated Feature (with a 97% score on the Tomatometer nonetheless) by the streaming giant.

#BOXOFFICE: “WEAPONS” ON-TOP A THIRD WEEK

WEAPONS is on-top a third week with $15 million this weekend from 3,631 theatres for Warner Bros. This brings its domestic run to $115.2 million already.

Second is FREAKIER FRIDAY with $9 million, a total $70.3 million grossed over three weekends for Disney.

FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS is third with $5.8 million, a tally of $257.1 million over five weeks for Disney.

THE BAD GUYS 2 lands in fourth with $5.1 million for Universal Pictures, a run of $66.1 million to date.

NOBODY 2 rounds things off with $3.5 million, a total $16.3 million over two weekends for Universal Pictures.

#BOXOFFICE: “WEAPONS” FIRES IN DEBUT

WEAPONS fires in its debut this weekend, taking $35 million from 3,202 theatres for Warner Bros. This Horror gets a stellar 96% on the Tomatometer. This is from the same Director, Zach Cregger, who brought us BARBARIAN.

FREAKIER FRIDAY is a smash, taking $30 million from 3,975 theatres for Disney. It gets a respectable 73% on the Tomatometer. Its predecessor also was a success, with a $22 million debut back in 2003.

THE FANTASTIC FOUR: THE FIRST STEPS gets third this weekend with $16 million, taking it to $231 million for Disney over three weekends.

THE BAD GUYS 2 gets $10.5 million in its second weekend, bringing it to $43.5 million for Universal Pictures.

THE NAKED GUN rounds-out a weapon-bookended Top Five with $7.5 million, a two-week run of $32.7 million for Paramount Pictures.

#NEWMUSIC: “FREAKIER FRIDAY” SOUNDTRACK

The Original Soundtrack for Disney’s “Freakier Friday,” the eagerly anticipated sequel to the beloved 2003 film, is available today from Hollywood Records. The soundtrack is comprised of all-new recordings by the film’s cast and fictional band “Pink Slip” and more, as well as an all-new original score from composer Amie Doherty. Linda Cohen serves as music supervisor.

The soundtrack includes all-new recordings of the iconic Pink Slip song “Take Me Away” from the original film, produced by Suzy Shinn (known for her work with Panic! at the Disco, Weezer, Fall Out Boy, Alicia Keys, and Dua Lipa), with lead vocals performed by returning cast Christina Vidal Mitchell. A cover of Pink Slip’s “Ultimate” is performed by Canadian alternative rock band The Beaches, who were bestowed the Juno Award for Group of the Year in 2024 and 2025. Multi-platinum songwriter and producer Sarah Aarons (known for her work with Zedd, Alessia Cara, and Maren Morris) contributed the original song “Baby.”

The track listing for the Soundtrack is as follows:

“Baby (Acoustic)” – Performed by Lindsay Lohan
“Better Than the Last One (Ella)” – Performed by Chantry Johnson
“One Fine Day” – Performed by Maitreyi Ramakrishnan
“Baby” – Performed by Lindsay Lohan and Julia Butters
“Take Me Away” – Performed by Pink Slip and Christina Vidal Mitchell
“Ultimate” – Performed by The Beaches
“The Plan” – Performed by Amie Doherty (Score)
“Classic Coleman Chaos” – Performed by Amie Doherty (Score
“What A Freaking Day” – Performed by Amie Doherty (Score)
“Double Switch, Double Trouble” – Performed by Amier Doherty (Score)
“Baby (Beach)” – Performed by Lindsay Lohan

In the film, Curtis and Lohan reprise their roles as Tess and Anna Coleman. The story picks up years after Tess (Curtis) and Anna (Lohan) endured an identity crisis. Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the myriad challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might indeed strike twice. “Freakier Friday” is directed by Nisha Ganatra and based on the book “Freaky Friday” by Mary Rodgers. The film, which also stars Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Rosalind Chao, Vanessa Bayer, and Mark Harmon, is produced by Kristin Burr, p.g.a., Andrew Gunn, p.g.a., and Jamie Lee Curtis, with Nathan Kelly, Ann Marie Sanderlin, and Lindsay Lohan serving as executive producers.

On Wednesday, August 6 – the anniversary of the original film’s release – fans across the country can celebrate with exclusive “Fan First” screenings of the sequel. These Wednesday early access screenings will also offer fans the chance to receive limited release “Freakier Friday” swag (while supplies last), including a “Freakier Friday” friendship bracelet set.

About Suzy Shinn:

Suzy Shinn is a multi-GRAMMY® nominated music producer, songwriter, and recording engineer based out of Los Angeles, California. She is known for her work with Weezer, Modest Mouse, SOPHIE, Panic! At the Disco, Fall Out Boy, Alicia Keys, and Dua Lipa. Originally from Wichita, Kansas, Suzy’s lifelong obsession with music began when she picked up a guitar at age seven and started writing and recording her own songs only a few years thereafter. At seventeen, Suzy moved to Boston, Massachusetts, and attended Berklee College of Music until she dropped out and moved to L.A. two years later. With an extensive discography that continues to expand and evolve across pop, rock, and every genre in between, Suzy has become one of the most in-demand record producers in the industry today. Her Silverlake studio has turned into a creative hub where artists come from all over the world to innovate and collaborate.

About The Beaches:

Captivating the indie-rock scene with rich 80s-tinted melodies and quick-witted lyrics, The Beaches have unleashed their neighbourhood namesake group onto the music world with Eliza Enman-McDaniel (on drums) and Leandra Earl (on keys and guitar), and sisters Jordan and Kylie Miller (on lead vocals/bass and guitar, respectively). They’ve been named one of Canada’s greatest acts by Exclaim magazine, and the proof is in the plays with 6 No. 1 singles on Canadian Alt Radio with “Grow Up Tomorrow,” No. 1 for seven weeks. Known for their rousing live performances that summon their audience into a realm of intoxicating energy and an undeniable connection, The Beaches have opened for Avril Lavigne, The Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, Alanis Morissette, The Aces, Passion Pit, and the Eagles of Death Metal. There is no denying their lure on the stage and in everyone’s playlists, including the great Elton John, who called their album ‘Late Show’ the “best album of last year.” Following their Juno Award-winning project “Sisters Not Twins (The Professional Lovers Album),” The Beaches returned with their sophomore studio album, cracking their upbeat, brazen shell to reveal a more vulnerable inside on “Blame My Ex.” Now with their latest release “Last Girls at the Party,” The Beaches are getting ready for an epic new era. With their latest singles “Takes One to Know One,” “Jocelyn!” and “Last Girls at the Party,” don’t miss The Beaches’ next hit!

About Amie Doherty:

Irish composer Amie Doherty made history as the first woman to score a DreamWorks animated feature film with the 2021 release “Spirit Untamed.” Other notable projects include Marvel Studios’ “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law,” Universal’s “Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain,” Netflix’s “Blue Eye Samurai,” and Sony/Hulu’s “Happiest Season.” Nominated for Breakthrough Composer of the Year by the International Film Music Critics Association in 2022, Amie has also been nominated for and won several Hollywood Music in Media and Society of Composers & Lyricists Awards. As an orchestrator and conductor, she has worked with Lady Gaga, Dave Matthews Band, and 50 Cent.

About Linda Cohen:

Linda Cohen has music supervised over 100+ film and television programs, working with directors such as Paul Thomas Anderson, Benny Safdie, George Clooney, Alex Prager, Mira Nair, and Nisha Ganatra. Her current projects include Benny Safdie’s new film “The Smashing Machine” and Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film “One Battle After Another.” She is currently working on the television programs “The Morning Show,” “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” and “The Agency.” She also recently completed the documentary “Mr. Scorsese” for Apple TV+, directed by Rebecca Miller, and the independent film “Poetic License,” directed by Maude Apatow. Other credits include the Oscar®-winning film “Argo,” “Licorice Pizza,” “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist,” and the “Classical Baby” TV series.

#FIRSTLOOK: “FREAKIER FRIDAY” TICKETS NOW ON SALE

Advance tickets for “Freakier Friday,” the eagerly anticipated sequel to the beloved Disney classic starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, are now available for purchase at wherever tickets are sold.

In addition, a new recording of Take Me Away, the iconic song performed by the film’s fictional band “Pink Slip,” is available today. The song is from the Hollywood Records soundtrack available August 1, featuring original new songs, plus an all-new score from composer Amie Doherty. “Freakier Friday” opens exclusively in theatres August 8, 2025.

On Wednesday, August 6 – the anniversary of the original film’s release – fans across the country can celebrate with exclusive “Fan First” screenings of the sequel. These Wednesday early access screenings will also offer fans the chance to receive limited release “Freakier Friday” swag (while supplies last), including a “Freakier Friday” friendship bracelet set.

In the film, Curtis and Lohan reprise their roles as Tess and Anna Coleman. The story picks up years after Tess (Curtis) and Anna (Lohan) endured an identity crisis. Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the myriad challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might indeed strike twice. “Freakier Friday” is directed by Nisha Ganatra and based on the book “Freaky Friday” by Mary Rodgers. The film, which also stars Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Rosalind Chao, Chad Michael Murray, Vanessa Bayer, and Mark Harmon, is produced by Kristin Burr, p.g.a., Andrew Gunn, p.g.a., and Jamie Lee Curtis, with Nathan Kelly, Ann Marie Sanderlin, and Lindsay Lohan serving as executive producers.

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER AND POSTER FOR “FREAKIER FRIDAY”

The new trailer and poster for “Freakier Friday,” the eagerly anticipated sequel to the beloved Disney classic starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, is here! “Freakier Friday” opens exclusively in theatres August 8, 2025.

In the film, Curtis and Lohan reprise their roles as Tess and Anna Coleman. The story picks up years after Tess (Curtis) and Anna (Lohan) endured an identity crisis. Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the myriad challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might indeed strike twice. “Freakier Friday” is directed by Nisha Ganatra and based on the book “Freaky Friday” by Mary Rodgers. The film, which also stars Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Rosalind Chao, Chad Michael Murray, Vanessa Bayer, and Mark Harmon, is produced by Kristin Burr, p.g.a., Andrew Gunn, p.g.a., and Jamie Lee Curtis, with Nathan Kelly, Ann Marie Sanderlin, and Lindsay Lohan serving as executive producers.

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TEASER TRAILER FOR “FREAKIER FRIDAY”

Today, Disney released the teaser trailer and poster for the eagerly anticipated “Freakier Friday,” starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan. The film will be released exclusively in theatres August 8, 2025.

In the film, Curtis and Lohan reprise their roles as Tess and Anna Coleman. The story picks up years after Tess (Curtis) and Anna (Lohan) endured an identity crisis. Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the myriad challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might indeed strike twice. “Freakier Friday” is directed by Nisha Ganatra and based on the book “Freaky Friday” by Mary Rodgers. The film, which also stars Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Rosalind Chao, Chad Michael Murray, Vanessa Bayer, and Mark Harmon, is produced by Kristin Burr, p.g.a., Andrew Gunn, p.g.a., and Jamie Lee Curtis, with Nathan Kelly, Ann Marie Sanderlin, and Lindsay Lohan serving as executive producers.