K-Pop Band 'Stray Kids' Dominates Box Office on Opening Day

Their concert film 'Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience' topped the charts with $3.2 million in sales.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The K-pop boy band Stray Kids' concert film 'Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience' was the number one movie at the box office on its opening day, Friday, with sales of $3.2 million. The film follows the group's performance at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Other new releases like the romantic comedy 'Solo Mio' and the horror comedy 'Send Help' also performed well, taking the second and third spots respectively.

Why it matters

The strong opening day performance of 'Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience' highlights the growing popularity and commercial appeal of K-pop acts in the global entertainment market. It demonstrates the ability of these artists to draw sizable audiences to the theaters, challenging traditional Hollywood fare.

The details

According to The Numbers, 'Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience' grossed $3.2 million on its opening day, topping the box office. The romantic comedy 'Solo Mio' starring Kevin James came in second with just over $3.18 million, while the horror comedy 'Send Help' featuring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien took third place with $2.8 million. Other new releases like the French film 'Dracula' from director Luc Besson and the sci-fi horror 'Iron Lung' also performed well, rounding out the top five.

  • The Stray Kids concert film was released in theaters on Friday, February 7, 2026.

The players

Stray Kids

A popular K-pop boy band whose concert film 'Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience' topped the box office on its opening day.

Kevin James

An actor and co-writer of the romantic comedy 'Solo Mio,' which came in second place at the box office on its opening day.

Rachel McAdams

An actress starring in the horror comedy 'Send Help,' which took third place at the box office on its opening day.

Dylan O'Brien

An actor starring in the horror comedy 'Send Help' alongside Rachel McAdams.

Luc Besson

A French filmmaker whose movie 'Dracula' debuted in the U.S. on Friday and placed fourth at the box office.

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The takeaway

The impressive opening day performance of Stray Kids' concert film demonstrates the growing global appeal of K-pop acts and their ability to draw sizable audiences to theaters, challenging traditional Hollywood fare. This trend highlights the evolving entertainment landscape and the increasing diversity of content that resonates with modern audiences.