Taylor Swift Tops Weekend Box Office with $33 Million Earnings
Taylor Swift continues to capture the box office spotlight with her latest theatrical release, Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl. Over the weekend, the film earned an impressive $33 million, showcasing Swift’s enduring commercial appeal.
Taylor Swift’s Weekend Success
Swift’s theatrical ventures consistently draw audiences. This new release, although limited to just three days in theaters, outperformed several films released this year. Notably, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour had an opening weekend of $92.8 million, marking the second-highest debut for an October release, trailing only behind Joker.
To date, The Eras Tour amassed nearly $179 million in domestic revenue and close to $250 million worldwide. This makes it the seventh-highest-grossing October release ever.
Dwayne Johnson’s Disappointing Opening
In contrast, Dwayne Johnson’s latest film The Smashing Machine struggled at the box office. It grossed only $6 million from 3,345 theaters, marking his lowest opening ever. This is significantly below the industry average for films starring the action star.
Johnson has a history of successful openings, with 23 films debuting at over $10 million. However, this latest release is far from those benchmarks and generated just slightly more than a lesser-known horror film that opened this weekend.
Box Office Overview
Here’s a quick look at the top box office performers from October 3–5, 2025:
| Film Title | Weekend Gross | Total Gross |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl | $33.0 million | $33.0 million |
| One Battle After Another | $11.1 million | $42.7 million |
| The Smashing Machine | $6.0 million | $6.0 million |
| Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie | $5.2 million | $21.0 million |
| The Conjuring: Last Rites | $4.0 million | $167.8 million |
| Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle | $3.5 million | $124.6 million |
| The Strangers: Chapter 2 | $2.8 million | $10.6 million |
| Avatar: The Way of Water (re-release) | $3.2 million | $3.2 million |
| Good Boy | $2.2 million | $2.2 million |
| The Long Walk | $1.7 million | $31.9 million |
Overall, this weekend highlighted the stark differences in box office performance, with Taylor Swift reaffirming her status as a dominant force in the entertainment industry.
