On today episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety's Rebecca Rubin breaks down the weekend numbers with “Melania” surprising, “Send Help” leading and “Iron Lung” setting a new bar for DIY creator films at the multiplexes.

On today episode, in our Box Office segment, Variety's Rebecca Rubin breaks down the weekend numbers with <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/melania-doc-white-women-red-states-drove-box-office-1236648382/">&ldquo;Melania&rdquo; surprising</a>, <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/melania-documentary-box-office-strong-opening-weekend-send-help-1236645970/">&ldquo;Send Help&rdquo; leading </a>and <a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/box-office-iron-lung-send-help-melania-1236644154/">&ldquo;Iron Lung&rdquo; setting a new bar for DIY creator</a> films at the multiplexes.

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Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment on Variety's weekly interview series.

Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment on Variety's weekly interview series.

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Daily Variety -- Box Office Monday: 'Melania' Surprises, 'Iron Lung' Soars; Disney's 'Healthy Competition' as CEO Transition Looms

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