'Other Mommy' Debuts With $27.5 Million, Leading the U.S. Box Office

Other Mommy ​​debuted at the top of the North American box office, grossing $27.5 million in its opening weekend. The film, starring Jessica Chastain, was released in U.S. theaters on October 9 and played in 3,365 theaters, according to Variety.

The production also grossed $17.7 million internationally, bringing its global total to approximately $45.2 million in its opening weekend. With an estimated budget of $19 million, the film performed above initial expectations.

Despite positive commercial results, the film received negative reviews from critics and audiences. It received a D+ grade in the CinemaScore survey, which assesses audience opinions as they leave theaters, and a rating of approximately 18% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Directed by Rob Savage, Other Mommy follows Bella, a girl who begins living with a supernatural entity that takes on the appearance of her own mother.

Chastain She plays both the protagonist's mother and the mysterious creature. The story is based on the book Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman (Bird Box) and is currently in theaters.