Quiet Weekend at the Box Office: "GOAT" Narrowly Tops "Wuthering Heights"

It was a battle between holdover films at the North American box office this weekend.

Feb. 22, 2026 at 6:20pm

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It was a quiet weekend at the North American box office, as the family film "GOAT" narrowly edged out the romantic drama "Wuthering Heights" to claim the top spot. The two holdover films faced off in a low-key battle for moviegoer attention.

Why it matters

Box office results provide insight into audience preferences and the performance of new and existing films in theaters. While not a blockbuster weekend, the close race between these two films suggests ongoing interest in both family-friendly and dramatic offerings.

The details

"GOAT" and "Wuthering Heights" were the top two films at the North American box office this past weekend, with "GOAT" earning a slight edge over its competitor. The two films have been in theaters for several weeks and were vying for the attention of moviegoers in a relatively slow period.

  • The box office results are for the weekend of February 21-23, 2026.

The players

GOAT

A family film that has been in theaters for several weeks.

Wuthering Heights

A romantic drama that has also been playing in theaters for multiple weeks.

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The takeaway

This quiet box office weekend highlights the ongoing appeal of both family-friendly and dramatic films, even as the overall movie landscape continues to evolve.