{"id":333359,"date":"2026-05-12T11:41:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T06:11:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=333359"},"modified":"2026-05-12T11:41:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T06:11:44","slug":"passenger-box-office-tracking-a-7-10-million-domestic-opening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/12\/passenger-box-office-tracking-a-7-10-million-domestic-opening\/","title":{"rendered":"Passenger Box Office: Tracking A $7-10 Million Domestic Opening"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Passenger Box Office (Photo Credit \u2013 YouTube)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In 2026, we’ve seen several low-budget horror movies that made an impact on the box office.\u00a0As an example, Markiplier\u2019s Iron Lung\u00a0($50 million),<\/strong>\u00a0based on\u00a0Box Office Mojo,<\/a>\u00a0delivered over 17 times its budget, while Ian Tuason\u2019s Undertone\u00a0($21.3 million),<\/strong> based on Box Office Mojo<\/a>, earned over a staggering 40 times its budget.<\/span>\u00a0Along with the upcoming movies \u2013 Obsession and Backrooms, which will probably be released in theaters later this month, genre fans can even get to see one other supernatural horror film titled Passenger, which is slated for a theatrical release within the U.S. on May 22, 2026.<\/p>\n

In response to a recent projection by Box Office Pro<\/a>, the Paramount release is tracking to earn between $7 million<\/strong> and $10 million<\/strong> in North America during its opening weekend (May 22-24). Let\u2019s take a have a look at the way it compares to the domestic debuts of the highest five highest-grossing horror movies in North America released in 2026.<\/p>\n

Top 5 Highest-Grossing Horror Movies of 2026 \u2013 Domestic Opening Weekends<\/strong><\/h4>\n

On the time of writing, these are the 12 months\u2019s top five highest-grossing horror movies on the domestic box office, together with their opening weekend earnings, per Box Office Mojo data.<\/p>\n

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  1. Scream 7: $63.6 million<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Send Help: $19.1 million<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Iron Lung: $17.8 million<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Primate: $11.2 million<\/strong><\/li>\n
  5. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple: $12.5 million<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What The Numbers Indicate<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Based on the above domestic opening weekend figures, the horror film that’s closest to Passenger\u2019s projected $7-10 million<\/strong> range is Primate ($11.2 million).<\/strong> The survival horror film went on to earn $25.6 million<\/strong> in North America, indicating a multiplier of roughly 2.29x.<\/p>\n

    Assuming Passenger performs similarly on the domestic box office, it could earn between $16 million<\/strong> and $23 million<\/strong> in North America using the identical domestic multiplier. Nonetheless, the film\u2019s actual theatrical performance would depend upon word-of-mouth, its opening weekend haul, and the way strongly it holds within the weeks following its release.<\/p>\n

    What\u2019s Passenger All About?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Directed by Norwegian filmmaker Andr\u00e9 \u00d8vredal, the film follows a young couple whose road adventure takes a terrifying turn once they witness a brutal accident. Soon after, they’re pursued by a relentless demonic stalker. It features Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell, and Melissa Leo.<\/p>\n

    Passenger \u2013 Official Trailer<\/strong><\/h4>\n