Spider-Man domination and Gluck’s one night only vision worth $1.35M

The cinematic landscape is buzzing with romance and superhero spectacle, proving that whether you’re searching for legal affection or fighting crime across the multiverse, the box office is delivering some serious thrills.

On the romantic front, Universal has set a fresh standard with its latest feature, One Night Only. Directed by Will Gluck, the film stars Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro as two New Yorkers navigating the excitement of finding love on the one night of the year when sex is legal. The film’s initial previews have already drawn significant attention, earning $1.35 million in combined Thursday night and Monday screenings.

This debut performance places One Night Only in an interesting comparison, matching the preview gross of Anyone But You during its pre-Christmas opening. While critics note that the film is “sappy and corny at times,” they agree on the chemistry between Turner and Barbaro, hailing it as a genuinely unique love story.

Meanwhile, the superhero genre continues its unstoppable reign. Spider-Man: Brand New Day has cemented its status as a cultural behemoth, tallying $1.3 billion in worldwide ticket sales to date and establishing itself as the highest-grossing film of 2026. Analysts predict a significant drop in the second weekend, which is typical for superhero sequels.

Despite the expected dip, Spider-Man: Brand New Day remains an enormous success, with projections suggesting it could reach up to $144 million, securing its spot among the top films of the year.

Shifting gears to family fun and nostalgia, Searchlight Pictures’ Super Troopers 3 opened on Thursday with a $350K debut. This installment brings back the iconic Broken Lizard gang, though some observers wonder if this marks the final time they’ll be seen pulling pranks.

In other news, Eli Roth’s horror offering, Ice Cream Man, is anticipated to deliver single-digit weekend gross. Critics are leaning toward describing the comic book-inspired film as a gory mess that leaves an unfortunate aftertaste for moviegoers.