Warner Bros. might finally have the hit it desperately needs this summer. The End of Oak Street’s box office projections hint at a potential sleeper hit amid a tough year for the studio.
How much money will The End of Oak Street make at box office this weekend?
Warner Bros.’ The End of Oak Street currently projects a $20-25 million domestic opening weekend, according to The Wrap. The David Robert Mitchell-directed dinosaur thriller stars Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor. Bad Robot produced the film on an $80 million budget.
The film arrives during a tough year for Warner Bros. at the box office. All seven of the studio’s 2026 releases have opened below $40 million domestically. Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights leads the pack with a modestly successful $241 million worldwide. High-profile bombs like The Bride! and Supergirl dragged down the studio’s performance significantly.
Warner Bros.’ theatrical revenue sank 46% year-over-year in its latest quarterly report. The studio enjoyed a much stronger 2025, releasing hits like A Minecraft Movie and Sinners. Last year, Zach Cregger’s Weapons marked the sixth of seven consecutive $40 million-plus domestic openers.
Strong reviews could help the film overcome soft tracking numbers. The End of Oak Street holds an 83% score on Rotten Tomatoes at the time of writing. Critics have praised the film for balancing its dinosaur premise with dark humor and heart. Some reviews have described it as stronger than the past decade’s Jurassic World films.
The film will compete with Paramount’s Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie and The Brink of War this weekend. Schools resuming across parts of the U.S. this week could slow family turnout initially. Warner Bros. hopes the film builds word-of-mouth among adult moviegoers in the 18-35 demographic. The studio’s remaining 2026 slate includes Practical Magic 2, Digger, Cat in the Hat, and Dune: Part Three.
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on ComingSoon.net.
