Box Office: ‘Other Mommy’ Spooks Up $12.6 Million on Opening Day, ‘The Social Reckoning’ Debuts to $2.15 Million on Friday

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Box Office: ‘Other Mommy’ Spooks Up $12.6 Million on Opening Day, ‘The Social Reckoning’ Debuts to $2.15 Million on FridayWorldPing
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What happened

Following major openings like “Obsession,” “Backrooms” and “Resident Evil,” the horror genre’s 2026 box office reign shows no sign of slowing.

Key facts

  • Following major openings like “Obsession,” “Backrooms” and “Resident Evil,” the horror genre’s 2026 box office reign shows no sign of slowing.
  • Reported by Variety and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:45:34 UTC.

Why it matters

Release schedules, box office and industry deals show where audience attention and studio money are moving next.

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  • Opening figures and audience reception
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Coverage timeline

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