San Antonio, TX, February 9, 2026
‘Send Help’ continues to lead the box office with a strong performance, earning an additional $10 million, bringing its total to $36 million. In contrast, the documentary ‘Melania’ faced a steep 67% decline in ticket sales, grossing only $2.4 million in its second week, and totaling $13.4 million. Other notable releases include ‘Solo Mio’ and ‘Iron Lung’, which performed admirably during the typically quiet Super Bowl weekend.
San Antonio, TX – Box Office Update: ‘Send Help’ Leads, ‘Melania’ Declines
San Antonio, TX – In a typically quiet Super Bowl weekend at the box office, the horror-thriller “Send Help” maintained its top position, while the documentary “Melania” experienced a significant decline in ticket sales.
‘Send Help’ Dominates Box Office
‘Send Help’, directed by Sam Raimi, continued its strong performance, earning an additional $10 million in its second weekend. This brings its domestic total to $36 million and its global earnings to $54 million. The film stars Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien as a woman and her boss stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. Critics have praised the film’s engaging satire and character arcs, despite some concerns about its believability.
‘Melania’ Experiences Steep Decline
‘Melania’, the documentary about First Lady Melania Trump, saw a 67% drop in ticket sales from its opening weekend, grossing $2.4 million in its second week. This brings its domestic total to $13.4 million, a significant underperformance considering its $40 million production budget and $35 million marketing investment. The film has been criticized for its lack of investigative qualities, with some viewing it as a branding exercise rather than a traditional documentary.
Other Notable Releases
- ‘Solo Mio’: A romantic comedy starring Kevin James, which opened strongly with $7.2 million.
- ‘Iron Lung’: A low-budget indie horror film directed by YouTuber Markiplier, earning $6.2 million in its second weekend, bringing its total to $31.2 million.
- ‘Stray Kids: The Dominate Experience’: A K-pop concert film that debuted with $5.6 million domestically and $13.2 million internationally.
- ‘Dracula’: Luc Besson’s adaptation, which opened with $4.5 million, marking a record for indie distributor Vertical.
- ‘Zootopia 2’: The animated sequel crossed $1.8 billion worldwide in its 11th week.
Background Context
The box office performance of “Send Help” and “Melania” highlights the varying reception of films in the current market. “Send Help” has benefited from positive word-of-mouth and strong critical reception, while “Melania” has faced challenges due to its controversial nature and high production costs. The success of “Iron Lung” and “Stray Kids: The Dominate Experience” also underscores the diverse interests of moviegoers, from indie horror to international music events.
Key Features of the Films
| Film Title | Genre | Director | Main Cast | Opening Weekend Gross (Domestic) | Second Weekend Gross (Domestic) | Total Gross (Domestic) | Total Gross (Global) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ‘Send Help’ | Horror-Thriller | Sam Raimi | Rachel McAdams, Dylan O’Brien | $10 million | $10 million | $36 million | $54 million |
| ‘Melania’ | Documentary | N/A | N/A | $7.2 million | $2.4 million | $13.4 million | N/A |
| ‘Solo Mio’ | Romantic Comedy | N/A | Kevin James | $7.2 million | N/A | $7.2 million | N/A |
| ‘Iron Lung’ | Indie Horror | Markiplier | N/A | $N/A | $6.2 million | $31.2 million | N/A |
| ‘Stray Kids: The Dominate Experience’ | K-Pop Concert | N/A | N/A | $5.6 million | N/A | $5.6 million | $13.2 million |
| ‘Dracula’ | Fantasy | Luc Besson | N/A | $4.5 million | N/A | $4.5 million | N/A |
| ‘Zootopia 2’ | Animated | N/A | N/A | $N/A | $N/A | $N/A | $1.8 billion |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the box office performance of ‘Send Help’?
‘Send Help’ earned an additional $10 million in its second weekend, bringing its domestic total to $36 million and its global earnings to $54 million.
How did ‘Melania’ perform at the box office?
‘Melania’ experienced a 67% decline in ticket sales from its opening weekend, grossing $2.4 million in its second week, bringing its domestic total to $13.4 million.
What other films were released this weekend?
Other notable releases include ‘Solo Mio’, ‘Iron Lung’, ‘Stray Kids: The Dominate Experience’, ‘Dracula’, and ‘Zootopia 2’.
Why did ‘Melania’ underperform at the box office?
‘Melania’ faced challenges due to its controversial nature and high production costs, leading to a significant decline in ticket sales.
What is the genre of ‘Send Help’?
‘Send Help’ is a horror-thriller directed by Sam Raimi, starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien.
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