The Bride! Suffers Brutal 70% Box Office Drop in Second Week

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The Bride!, a new horror movie set in 1930s Chicago, is facing a disastrous 70% drop in its domestic box office numbers during its second weekend in theaters. This steep decline puts the film on track to lose tens of millions of dollars and ties it for the 202nd worst second-week drop in history.

Why it matters

This poor performance for The Bride! is a concerning sign for Warner Bros. as it marks the studio's first major release since its merger with Paramount Pictures. The dramatic drop-off suggests the film is failing to connect with audiences, raising questions about the studio's strategy and ability to produce successful new properties in the post-merger landscape.

The details

According to Deadline, The Bride! is expected to earn only $2.15 million at the domestic box office over its second 3-day weekend. This represents a staggering 70% decline from its already underwhelming debut. While horror films often see steep second-week drops, a 70% plunge is considered unusually punishing and puts the film in rare company with some of the worst second-week declines on record.

• The Bride! was released in theaters on March 6, 2026.
• Its second weekend box office numbers are expected to be reported by the end of the day on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

What’s next

More information is expected to be reported on the full weekend box office numbers for The Bride! as the studio and industry analysts assess the long-term commercial prospects for the film.