Wildwood Ranks Third at Box Office

The horror film grossed $3.8 million on its November 1 domestic run after Clayface topped the Halloween chart.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Horror

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Wildwood ranked third on the US daily box office on November 1, 2026, grossing $3.8 million, while Clayface, which topped the chart on Halloween, dropped to third after a 20% day-over-day decline.

Why it matters

The results show how horror releases tied to the Halloween window can see a holiday uptick followed by a sharp drop once the date passes. Wildwood's expansion into additional theaters also highlights how distribution changes can shape a film's performance in its second weekend.

Wildwood has grossed $32 million worldwide on a $100 million production budget, while Clayface has earned $85 million globally on a $44 million budget. Wildwood's 27% second-week drop compares with Clayface's steeper 57% decline, and the outlook for Wildwood's later performance remains unclear.

The players

Wildwood

A horror film released October 23, 2026, that is being pushed as an early frontrunner for the upcoming Oscar race.

Clayface

A horror film released October 23, 2026, that topped the US box office on Halloween before falling sharply.

The details

Wildwood premiered October 23, 2026, and was boosted when Fathom screened it in an additional 150 theaters in its second week. Clayface, which also opened October 23, topped the US chart on Halloween before its sharp post-holiday drop.

October 23, 2026: Wildwood and Clayface open in theaters.
October 31, 2026: Clayface tops the US box office on Halloween.
November 1, 2026: Wildwood ranks second daily and Clayface drops to third.

Seasonal Patterns

Horror films routinely see a box office uptick ahead of Halloween followed by a sharp decline on Halloween night, a pattern Clayface's 20% drop after the holiday matches. Wildwood's 27% second-week drop, aided by expansion into 150 additional theaters, shows how distribution changes can partially offset that seasonal fall-off.

Viewers in US theaters can still see Wildwood, which expanded into 150 more locations in its second week. Clayface's steep second-week decline suggests its theatrical run is winding down, so audiences wanting to see it on the big screen should check local showtimes soon.

The takeaway

Horror releases tied to Halloween can spike around the holiday and fall quickly afterward, so theater-going decisions may be best made early in a film's run. Distribution expansions, like Wildwood's added screens, can meaningfully extend how long a title stays in front of audiences.