Steven Spielberg’s latest film, “Disclosure Day,” debuted strongly at the global box office, earning an estimated $92.9 million during its opening weekend, including $44 million from theaters across the United States and Canada. The film, released by Universal Pictures on June 13, marks Spielberg’s return to summer blockbuster fare after a decade and represents his best opening for an original movie in his career, not adjusted for inflation.

With a production budget of $115 million, “Disclosure Day” explores themes of extraterrestrial life and government secrecy. The cast features Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, and Colman Domingo in a narrative focused on the pursuit of evidence regarding UFO encounters. The movie’s strong initial performance was noted for its broad appeal, resonating evenly across the U.S. and Canadian markets rather than focusing on major coastal cities. Jim Orr, Universal’s distribution chief, highlighted that the film attracted an older demographic, with 41% of attendees aged 45 and above, signaling a shift from recent openings driven largely by younger audiences.

Despite airing during a high-profile NBA finals game, the film maintained stable ticket sales, including in New York City. Industry observers suggest that “Disclosure Day” will rely heavily on sustained interest over the coming weeks for continued success. Critical reviews have been largely favorable, with an 80% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Audience response, however, has been more moderate, with a “B” grade from CinemaScore. Analysts are watching to see if the film will maintain momentum in line with recent hits like “Project Hail Mary” and “Obsession.”

Meanwhile, the independent horror film “Obsession,” directed by Curry Barker, continues its impressive box office run. Originally released by Focus Features with a modest opening of $17.2 million, it earned $19 million this weekend alone, pushing its North American gross to $188.3 million and bringing its international total to $286.5 million. Made on a budget under $1 million and acquired by Focus for $15 million, “Obsession” ranks among the most profitable films of recent years.

Other notable performers included Paramount’s “Scary Movie,” which fell to third place with $14.5 million, marking a substantial 73% decline from its opening weekend. Despite the drop, the sixth installment in the horror spoof franchise has accumulated $88.6 million in two weeks against a $30 million budget. A24’s horror release “Backrooms” added $11.3 million domestically in its third weekend, reaching $262.3 million worldwide.

In contrast, Amazon MGM’s “Masters of the Universe” experienced a steep 71% box office decline in its second weekend, bringing in $8.7 million and tallying $46.7 million domestically over two weeks.

Looking ahead, Disney’s “Toy Story 5” is poised for a major box office launch next weekend, entering a marketplace currently dominated by a mix of franchise continuations and original films.

The weekend’s top-grossing films in the U.S. and Canada were as follows: “Disclosure Day” ($44 million), “Obsession” ($19 million), “Scary Movie” ($14.5 million), “Backrooms” ($11.3 million), and “Masters of the Universe” ($8.7 million).