The U.S. box office delivered a solid start to the new year, with domestic theaters generating an estimated $98.6 million over the January 9111 weekend, according to Comscore. Year-to-date ticket sales now stand at $327.5 million, up 23% from the same point last year.
Disney’s (DIS) “Avatar: Fire and Ash” held onto the top spot for a fourth straight weekend, earning $21.3 million domestically. The latest chapter in James Cameron’s sci-fi franchise has now crossed $342.6 million in North America and more than $1.23 billion worldwide, continuing to anchor the early-2026 marketplace.
The weekend’s biggest new release was Paramount’s (PSKY) “Primate,” which debuted in second place with $11.3 million from nearly 3,000 theaters. Lionsgate’s (LION) disaster sequel “Greenland 2: Migration” also entered the top five, opening with $8.5 million.
Holdovers remained a major force. Lionsgate’s (LION) thriller “The Housemaid” added $11.2 million in its fourth weekend, pushing its domestic total past $94 million, while Disney’s (DIS) “Zootopia 2” continued its remarkable run, surpassing $378 million domestically and $1.65 billion globally.
Specialty and limited releases also found traction. Prathyangira Cinemas’ “The Raja Saab” posted a strong per-theater average, while A24’s “Marty Supreme” crossed the $70 million mark domestically. Focus Features’ “Song Sung Blue” rounded out the top 10.
Premium formats continued to play an outsized role. IMAX (IMAX) screenings of “Avatar: Fire and Ash” contributed more than $12 million globally over the weekend, accounting for roughly 13% of the film’s worldwide gross to date.
Top 10 Domestic Box Office
Weekend of Jan. 9–11, 2026 (Studio Estimates via Comscore)
Total Top 10 Gross: $85.0M