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Box Office Showdown: ‘A Working Man’ Leads as ‘Snow White’ Stumbles in Second Weekend

The box office saw a surprising shakeup this weekend as the low-budget drama A Working Man outperformed Disney’s live-action Snow White remake, which suffered a steep decline in its second week.

Weekend Box Office Results (Estimates)

  1. A Working Man – $18.2M (NEW)
  2. Snow White – $12.7M (-62% from opening)
  3. Deadpool & Wolverine – $10.5M (Week 5)
  4. Twisters – $8.9M (Week 4)
  5. Inside Out 3 – $6.3M (Week 6)

Key Takeaways

A Working Man Surprise Hit – The indie drama, starring John Cusack, exceeded expectations with strong word-of-mouth.
Snow White’s Rough Drop – The 62% second-weekend fall suggests weak audience retention.
Deadpool & Wolverine Holds Strong – Nears $600M global, proving superhero fatigue isn’t universal.

Why A Working Man Succeeded

  • Strong Reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes)
  • Adult Audience Appeal – Counter-programming to blockbusters
  • Limited Marketing, Big Word-of-Mouth

Why Snow White is Struggling

  • Mixed Reception (53% RT score)
  • Controversies (Original backlash over casting, changes to story)
  • Competition – Families opting for Inside Out 3 instead

What’s Next?

  • A Working Man could have legs if awards buzz grows.
  • Snow White may struggle to hit $100M domestic.
  • Deadpool & Wolverine eyes Top 5 of 2025.