'Clayface' Makes a Gory Splash

Clayface, a feature film delving into the gory origin story of the iconic Batman supervillain, defied expectations for a niche DC character, raking in an estimated $10.4 million on Friday alone across 3,458 theaters. The film is projected to conclude its opening weekend with a robust $24 million. Directed by James Watkins, the movie stars Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagen, a rising star whose severe disfigurement leads him to an experimental medical procedure that transforms him into the titular character. Naomi Ackie, David Dencik, Max Minghella, and Eddie Marsan also feature in the cast.

Variety critic Guy Lodge praised the film, calling it "its own ugly animal; perhaps the characters and conflicts introduced here would pall if given the franchise treatment, but in the context of a single, genre-melding romp, they’re fresh and ickily enjoyable." Produced on a budget of $44 million, Clayface's strong performance offers a stark contrast to other recent DC outings, notably outperforming the $126 million gross of Supergirl against its $170 million budget earlier this year, though it remains a far cry from Superman's $618.72 million global haul in 2025 on a $230 million budget.

'You Can See Everything' Holds Strong

Following closely in second place was A24's much-discussed documentary, You Can See Everything. The film added $6.14 million to its coffers on Friday from 2,655 North American screens, bringing its domestic total to a formidable $31.7 million. Industry estimates suggest the buzzy doc could add another $20 million by Sunday, extending its already successful theatrical run.

Directed by comedian Nathan Fielder and Primetime filmmaker Lance Oppenheim, You Can See Everything offers an unfiltered look at Elizabeth Holmes just a month before she began her 11-year prison sentence for defrauding investors. The film is not only a strong contender for Best Documentary Feature at the upcoming 99th Academy Awards but is also being submitted by A24 across a wide range of categories, including Best Picture, Director, Production Design, Cinematography, Costume Design, Film Editing, Makeup and Hairstyling, Sound, and Original Score, signaling significant awards season ambition.

Rounding Out the Top Five

Rounding out the top five, Laika’s stop-motion animation Wildwood debuted in third place with $4.28 million on Friday, eyeing an $11.2 million weekend. Despite its substantial $100 million price tag, strong reviews are expected to fuel its continued box office journey. Black Bear’s offbeat romantic comedy Wicker, starring Olivia Colman and Peter Dinklage, secured fourth with $2.36 million, targeting a $5.5 million opening. Legendary Entertainment’s action film Street Fighter landed in fifth, adding $2.34 million on Friday, pushing its cumulative gross to an anticipated $46.7 million by Sunday.