The Uprising Box Office Dropped Sharply
The historical action film earned $1.2 million during its second domestic weekend in theaters.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Science Fiction
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The Uprising earned $1.2 million during its sophomore weekend in North American theaters, marking a significant decline. The film has grossed a total of $6.5 million worldwide against a $20 million production budget.
Why it matters
The sharp 63.8% drop in weekend revenue suggests the film will likely fall short of the $50 million mark required to break even at the box office. Its performance highlights the ongoing challenge of sustaining momentum for historical action titles.
The Uprising saw a 63.8% decline in ticket sales during its second weekend, dropping from 8th to 13th place on the domestic chart. With a $20 million budget, the film has generated $6.5 million in total worldwide receipts to date.
The players
Paul Greengrass
He is the director of the historical action film The Uprising.
Andrew Garfield
He is an actor whose next project, Artificial, is scheduled for a December 2026 release.
The details
Directed by Paul Greengrass, The Uprising is a historical action film that debuted in North American theaters on September 10, 2026. The production continues to struggle as it aims to reach profitability.
Timeline
September 10, 2026: The Uprising debuted in North American theaters.
September 18-20, 2026: The Uprising experienced its sophomore weekend.
December 25, 2026: The Andrew Garfield movie Artificial is scheduled to debut.
Industry Dynamics
The film's performance highlights the ongoing volatility in the mid-budget action genre where high-profile directors compete for limited theatrical attention. The Uprising follows a pattern set by recent mid-budget action dramas that struggle to maintain momentum after opening weekend.
The film remains available in North American theaters for viewers interested in seeing it on the big screen. Given the poor box office trajectory, fans should expect a potentially accelerated transition to digital or streaming platforms in the coming months.
The takeaway
When a film drops by more than 60% in its second weekend, it rarely recovers enough to justify its production costs through theatrical revenue alone. Investors and audiences often look to these performance indicators to gauge the likelihood of a sequel or franchise development.
What happens next
The next major industry milestone occurs on December 25, 2026, with the scheduled theatrical release of the Andrew Garfield film Artificial.
Further reading
For more on the current state of the film industry, see our Science Fiction coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ScreenRant.
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