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‘The Amazing Digital Circus’ opens strong in Thursday previews
Fathom and Glitch’s The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act finished as Thursday’s top-grossing title, bringing in $7.8 million from preview screenings at 2,221 locations, according to the source report from TheWrap.
The total just beat Paramount/Miramax’s Scary Movie, which posted $7.7 million in previews. That puts the two titles in a tight early race heading into the weekend.
Why the animated hit is drawing attention
The Amazing Digital Circus has built a large following around its blend of dark humor, psychological drama and existential horror. The series centers on people trapped inside a bright virtual circus controlled by a cheerful but corrupted program named Caine.
The Wrap said the latest release drew fans of Glitch’s cult animated miniseries, with younger moviegoers helping fill theaters for a ninth and final episode that arrives on YouTube two weeks later.
That kind of turnout matters for exhibitors looking for fresh intellectual property that can bring Gen Z and younger audiences back into cinemas.
Fans seem split, but the response looks mostly positive
Early box office momentum suggests the fan base is engaged, even if reactions to the project remain mixed. The source material points to a broad appeal driven by the series’ unusual tone and online following, while also showing that not every audience member will be on exactly the same page.
- Box office result: $7.8 million in Thursday previews
- Theater count: 2,221 locations
- Weekend projection: around $12 million through Sunday
- Audience appeal: especially strong with younger viewers
What else is opening this weekend
Scary Movie remains in the hunt for a bigger opening, though it will depend on word of mouth and walk-up sales. The film had been projected for a much larger debut before release.
The article also notes that Amazon MGM’s Masters of the Universe entered the frame with $4.4 million in previews. That film is projected to open around $35 million against a reported production budget of at least $170 million.
| Title | Thursday previews | Weekend outlook |
|---|---|---|
| The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act | $7.8 million | About $12 million |
| Scary Movie | $7.7 million | Depends on word of mouth |
| Masters of the Universe | $4.4 million | About $35 million projected opening |
With Scary Movie, Masters of the Universe and The Amazing Digital Circus all opening in the same frame, the box office is set for a crowded weekend. For now, though, the animated hit has the early edge.
Source: TheWrap.
Source: TheWrap, ‘The Amazing Digital Circus’ Leads Thursday Box Office With $7.8 Million, published Jun. 5, 2026.
Original source: https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/amazing-digital-circus-scary-movie-thursday-box-office/
