Jessica Chastain s Horror Stuns Box Office | JQJO

Jessica Chastain’s new horror film, Other Mommy, opened in North America on the first of October, 2026, and immediately captured audience attention. The Universal Pictures release, produced by Blumhouse, earned an estimated twenty‑one million dollars in its opening weekend, surpassing the long‑running franchise Scream five.

Critics praised the film’s unsettling atmosphere and Chastain’s commanding performance, noting that the movie’s premise—an eight‑year‑old girl confronting a sinister entity—offers a fresh take on the horror‑family dynamic. Box‑office analysts highlight that Other Mommy’s early advantage over Sony’s The Social Reckoning demonstrates the power of strong star power and effective marketing.

With a projected total of forty‑three million dollars in the United States, the film is poised to become a seasonal benchmark for horror releases. The film’s success underscores the continued appetite for genre‑blending narratives and the importance