Weekend Box Office: September 30 – October 2, 2022
by Emily Nagle
Top 5 Highest Grossing Films for September 30 – October 2, 2022
5. Bros ($4.9 million)
4. Avatar [2022 re-release] ($5 million)
3. The Woman King ($6.8 million)
2. Don’t Worry Darling ($6.8 million)
1. Smile ($22.6 million)
With Halloween just a few weeks away, audiences are beginning to flock to cinemas for “Smile”, the first horror film to be released this month. “Smile” stars Sosie Bacon as Dr. Rose Cotter, a therapist who begins experiencing disturbing events that she is convinced are supernatural. It’s been met with positive reviews from critics, who enjoyed its sound design, production value, and jumpscares.
Also popular in theaters is “Bros”, a gay rom-com following two men with commitment issues who find themselves getting into a relationship with each other. Boasting a predominantly LGBTQ+ cast, this film opened to positive reviews from critics, and Rotten Tomatoes even writes that it’s “a whole bunch of fun to watch.” Despite this, the film’s opening weekend didn’t meet producer Billy Eichner’s expectations – the film was projected to earn $8-10 million in its opening weekend. This is likely due to a multitude of factors, including the abundance of other films that released that day on streaming.