Taylor Swift Leaves Everyone Else Behind as We Bring You The Monday Morning Hangover Report

This weekend, Taylor Swift proved she’s not just a chart-topper, she’s a box office force. The Official Release Party of a Showgirl took over theaters with a dazzling $33 million debut in just three days. Meanwhile, One Battle After Another held solid at $11.1 million, The Smashing Machine made a modest splash with $6 million, and family and franchise films rounded out the top tier. It was a weekend where spectacle, fandom, and bold programming ruled.

Top 5 Domestic Films – October 3rd – 5th, 2025

  1. Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl — $33,000,000

  2. One Battle After Another — $11,125,000

  3. The Smashing Machine — $6,000,170

  4. Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie — $5,200,000

  5. The Conjuring: Last Rites — $4,050,000

Also notable: Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle dropped to $3,530,000 this weekend.

Highlights & Insights

  • Swift’s Surprise Win: Showgirl wasn’t a traditional blockbuster, it was a curated event. But with minimal lead time and limited release, pulling in $33M domestically is a statement about fan power, smart tactics, and theatrical novelty.

  • Battle Holds in the Mid‑Tier: One Battle After Another kept its pace, though the drop from its previous week suggests growing competition.

  • Smashing Launch, But Not Spectacular: The Smashing Machine opened respectably for a niche, character-driven film, but didn’t break into the big leagues.

  • Kids & Horror Steadiness: Gabby’s Dollhouse stayed in family-friendly rotation. The Conjuring continues to deliver, though it’s slipping from the top.

  • Is Anime Fatigue Kicking In?: Demon Slayer’s steep slide hints that even strong niche IPs have a limit to how long they can hold audience interest.

What’s Next

  • Will Showgirl expand its run or fall off quickly once Swifties have had their day?

  • One Battle After Another needs a second wind to stay in the mix, expect marketing plays or word-of-mouth pushes.

  • Upcoming releases (like Tron: Ares, Roofman, or others) could challenge this weekend’s front‑runners.

  • Watch how family films and mid-tier genre entries adapt in a weekend dominated by an event release.

Monday Morning Hangover Report