In a surprising turn of events, Jason Statham’s action thriller “A Working Man” has emerged victorious at the box office, grossing an impressive $15.2 million in its opening weekend. Directed by David Ayer, known for “Suicide Squad,” this gritty film from Amazon MGM dethroned Disney’s beleaguered “Snow White,” which saw a staggering decline of over 66% in its second weekend.

“Snow White,” featuring Rachel Zegler as the iconic princess and Gal Gadot as the menacing Evil Queen, began its run with a lackluster $45 million and now stands at $14.2 million from 4,200 theaters. The live-action adaptation has grossed $66.8 million domestically and $143.1 million globally so far. Given that its production cost soared above $250 million—excluding marketing—it desperately needs to hold steady at the box office to recoup its massive investment. Adding to its woes, “Snow White” is about to face tough competition from the upcoming Warner Bros. release, “A Minecraft Movie,” aimed at family audiences.

“A Working Man” garnered mixed reviews, earning a ‘B’ grade in CinemaScore exit polls. Statham stars as a decorated military veteran who leaves retirement to rescue his boss’s kidnapped daughter from human traffickers. Although the film's opening is slightly lower than the duo's previous project, “The Beekeeper,” which kicked off with $16 million in 2024, it certainly packs a punch with its gripping narrative.

Alongside Statham's triumph, three other films—Universal and Blumhouse’s horror thriller “The Woman in the Yard,” A24’s surrealist project “Death of a Unicorn,” and Fathom's faith-based film “The Chosen: Last Supper”—hit theaters but failed to make a significant impact. Overall, box office revenues continue to lag, with current ticket sales down 10.9% compared to 2024 and a staggering 39% dip from 2019, based on Comscore data.

Debuting in third place, “The Chosen: Last Supper,” a theatrical adaptation of a popular faith-based series, exceeded expectations by earning $11.5 million from 2,235 cinemas over the weekend. This installment marks the fifth season of the beloved show about Jesus and his disciples, brought to screens by Fathom Events.

In fourth place, “The Woman in the Yard” garnered $9.4 million from 2,842 cinemas. Protagonist Danielle Deadwyler’s character becomes unnerved after encountering a strange woman in her yard who delivers an unsettling, unexplained message. The film received poor reviews, earning a ‘C-’ grade on CinemaScore and a dismal 39% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with its production budget a modest $12 million.

Rounding out the top five, A24’s horror-comedy “Death of a Unicorn” took in $5.8 million from 3,050 theaters. The film features Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega as a father-and-daughter duo grappling with the unintentional killing of a mythical creature. This performance is a significant improvement over A24’s previous release, the surreal comedy “Opus,” which only managed $1.8 million in total gross.

In limited releases, Bleecker Street's drama “The Friend” debuted in New York with a strong per-screen average of $33,426, grossing $66,853 from just two screens. Meanwhile, Sony Pictures Classics pushed its dramedy “The Penguin Lessons” into wider distribution across 1,017 screens, where it collected $1.2 million.

With “A Working Man” winning the weekend, the box office landscape continues to shift, leaving both blockbuster giants and smaller films anxiously watching ticket sales in a highly competitive autumn season. Stay tuned as we further analyze how these trends will shape Hollywood's financial future!