The horror film Other Mommy and the drama sequel The Social Reckoning debuted to weak audience and critic receptions during the weekend in October 2026, leading to low box office projections despite different budget levels.

  • Other Mommy earned $27.5 million to $28 million from 3,365 screens on a $19 million budget, holding a 19%-20% Rotten Tomatoes score and a D+ CinemaScore.
  • The Social Reckoning brought in $6 million from 2,606 locations on a $30 million budget, alongside a 55% Rotten Tomatoes score and a B+ CinemaScore.

Production budgets dictate survival

Other Mommy is expected to cover its production costs due to its low budget.

Sequel falls short

The Social Reckoning faces financial losses with an opening well below its predecessor.

These contrasting financial trajectories highlight the varying degrees of risk associated with modern studio greenlighting processes. While the horror venture managed to secure a foothold across thousands of exhibition sites despite overwhelmingly negative word-of-mouth, the dramatic follow-up failed to capture the audience momentum established by the original film. Industry analysts note that ticket sales for the latter drastically underperformed relative to its elevated expenditures, compounding the severity of the incoming losses.