Los Angeles, California – After a slow start, “Venom: The Last Dance” showed improvement in its second weekend at the box office. The Sony comic book movie saw a 49% decline, earning $26.1 million from 4,131 screens. This performance secured a victory for the film during a relatively quiet weekend leading up to the presidential race.

The final installment of the “Venom” trilogy has now reached $90 million domestically. Internationally, “The Last Dance” continues to outpace its domestic earnings, grossing an additional $68.4 million for a foreign total of $227 million and a global total of $317 million. This places it slightly ahead of “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” at the same point in their respective runs.

In contrast, “Here,” a collaboration between Miramax and Sony, struggled to attract viewers despite featuring renowned talents like Tom Hanks and Robin Wright. The film earned an estimated $5 million from 2,642 screens, with a lukewarm reception from audiences, reflected in its B- CinemaScore. The movie primarily appealed to an older demographic, with nearly half of its audience over the age of 55.

“Juror #2,” directed by Clint Eastwood, posed an intriguing case as it opted for an awards qualifying run in theaters before heading to streaming platforms. While domestic grosses were not disclosed, the film generated $5 million from select international markets. This unconventional release strategy sparked considerable interest surrounding the movie’s upcoming availability on streaming services.

Continuing the trend of successful holdovers, DreamWorks Animation and Universal’s “The Wild Robot” maintained its momentum, securing the second spot at the box office for the sixth consecutive weekend. The family-friendly film experienced an 11% increase in earnings, bringing its domestic total to $269 million.

“Smile 2,” a horror film from Paramount and Temple Hill, reached a significant milestone by surpassing $100 million at the global box office. Despite a 29% drop in North America, the sequel demonstrated strong international appeal, grossing $57.1 million overseas to achieve a total of $109.7 million globally.

“Awards contender “Conclave” continued to impress viewers, with a modest 20% decline in its second weekend, securing the fourth position at the box office. The film, backed by FilmNation and Indian Paintbrush, has garnered $15.2 million domestically, signaling promising prospects for upcoming award ceremonies.

In its third weekend, A24’s “We Live in Time” collected $3.5 million from 2,964 theaters, bringing its domestic total to $17.7 million. The film’s steady performance highlights its appeal among audiences seeking thought-provoking and socially relevant cinematic experiences.

As Hollywood studios strategically time the release of their major titles around the election period, the box office landscape accommodated alternative content, with the debut of several Indian films that made notable appearances in the top 10 rankings. This diversification of offerings underscores the adaptability and resilience of the film industry in catering to diverse audience preferences.