In a stark illustration of the challenging theatrical landscape, the new horror film Crawlers has seen its screen count slashed by an astonishing 89% after just one week in cinemas. Collider reports that the movie, which opened in 1,040 locations, has been removed from 927 of those, leaving it playing in a mere 113 theaters for its second weekend.

This drastic reduction comes on the heels of a particularly weak opening. Crawlers managed a meager $462,691 domestically in its debut, averaging approximately $445 per theater. Globally, the film's performance has been equally disappointing, with a worldwide total of just over $940,000, failing to even cross the $1 million mark.

The premise of Crawlers involves a catastrophic infestation of venomous spiders that traps residents in an apartment building under police-mandated quarantine. The story follows building manager Serena as she attempts to navigate the multiplying arachnids and keep her tenants alive, all while confronting her own deep-seated fear of spiders.

While critics offered a somewhat mixed reception, with the film holding a 60% score on Rotten Tomatoes, the audience reaction tells a much clearer story of its failure. The Popcornmeter, reflecting audience satisfaction, sits at a dismal 37%. This significant disparity between critical and audience sentiment suggests that those who did venture out to see Crawlers were largely unimpressed, likely contributing to its rapid withdrawal from theaters. The inherent fear of spiders, a common horror trope, seemingly wasn't enough to draw viewers in or keep them engaged.

Directed by Ángel Gómez Hernández and written by Jayson Rothwell, Crawlers was released on October 16, 2026. Its swift disappearance from the vast majority of its initial screens signals a significant commercial misstep and leaves its chances of any theatrical recovery looking incredibly slim.