Wicker Nears Whalefall Box Office Total
The horror film has grossed $14.2 million domestically after 11 days in release, closing in on the survival thriller's $16.7 million North American take.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Film — General
Wicker has collected $14.2 million at the North American box office after 11 days, with $671.8k earned on its second Monday. The film is on track to outgross Whalefall, the Brian Duffield survival thriller that has collected $16.7 million domestically.
Why it matters
Wicker's performance against a film with a $60 million budget highlights how a $10 million production can compete at the box office. The result also marks Black Bear's biggest domestic hit of the year, ahead of Shelter.
Wicker's domestic gross reached $14.2 million after 11 days, with $671.8k collected on its second Monday, a 0.1% change from the prior Monday. Its worldwide box office stands at $17.3 million, including $3.1 million internationally, and it remains less than $5 million short of Whalefall's $16.7 million North American total.
The players
Wicker
A horror film released by Black Bear, which has become the studio's biggest domestic hit of the year so far.
Whalefall
A survival thriller directed by Brian Duffield and adapted from the 2023 novel of the same name, serving as the benchmark Wicker is chasing.
The details
Wicker was released October 23, a week before Whalefall, and has been tracked by Box Office Mojo. Whalefall, directed by Brian Duffield and based on the 2023 novel of the same name, is a survival thriller.
Timeline
October 23, 2026: Wicker released in theaters.
Approximately November 2, 2026: Wicker collected $671.8k domestically on its second Monday.
Approximately November 3, 2026: Wicker's domestic total reached $14.2 million after 11 days.
Industry Dynamics
Wicker's run measures a modest-budget title against Whalefall's $60 million production, a comparison that reflects how studios weigh budget against theatrical returns in the current release calendar. Its position as Black Bear's top domestic performer of the year places the film within a broader pattern of mid-budget genre releases competing for audiences alongside larger productions.
Wicker is playing in theaters, and its continued run determines how long audiences can see it on the big screen before it moves to home viewing. Viewers who want to catch it in theaters should check local showtimes, as the film's remaining run will decide when it becomes available elsewhere.
The takeaway
Box office totals show that a film's budget does not fully determine its theatrical success, as Wicker's $10 million production is closing in on a $60 million survival thriller. Tracking domestic and international grosses together gives a fuller picture of how a film is performing.
Further reading
For more on how films perform in theaters, see Film — General.
