Stephen Curry’s ‘GOAT’ Film Tops Box Office, Beats ‘Wuthering Heights’

Stephen Curry’s ‘GOAT’ Film Tops Box Office, Beats ‘Wuthering Heights’

February 23, 2026 discoverhiddenusacom Entertainment

The animated film GOAT – rêver plus haut has overtaken the romantic drama Hurlevent at the North American box office. GOAT earned $17 million in ticket sales, surpassing Hurlevent’s $14 million. This shift marks a change in the top-performing film after Hurlevent initially led during the Valentine’s Day weekend.

A Shift in Box Office Dominance

GOAT – rêver plus haut now boasts a total of 58 million admissions over its two weeks in theaters. Hurlevent, adapted from the Emily Brontë novel, has still achieved significant success, accumulating $150 million in revenue since its release on February 11th. GOAT has currently earned $102 million.

Did You Know? Both GOAT – rêver plus haut and Hurlevent had equivalent production budgets, estimated at $80 million.

The third highest-grossing film this week is I Can Only Imagine 2, a sequel to the 2018 biopic about Bart Millard of MercyMe. It garnered 8 million admissions in its first week. The original I Can Only Imagine earned approximately 3 million during its opening week in 2018.

The Top 10 at a Glance

4. Crime 101 (with 24 million admissions)

5. Send help (with 55 million admissions)

6. L’ultime héritier (with 3.5 million admissions)

7. EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (with 3.2 million admissions)

8. Solo Mio (with 21 million admissions)

9. Zootopie 2 (with 423 million admissions)

10. Avatar : De feu et de cendres (with 399 million admissions)

Expert Insight: The success of GOAT – rêver plus haut demonstrates the continued appeal of animated films, while the strong performance of both it and Hurlevent suggests a healthy appetite for diverse cinematic offerings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What film is currently number one at the box office?

GOAT – rêver plus haut is currently the top-performing film, with $17 million in revenue.

How much has Hurlevent earned since its release?

Hurlevent has earned $150 million since its release on February 11th.

Did I Can Only Imagine 2 perform better than the first film?

Yes, I Can Only Imagine 2 earned 8 million admissions in its first week, nearly twice the 3 million admissions earned by the original film during its opening week in 2018.

As the theatrical landscape continues to evolve, will animated films maintain their strong position against adaptations of classic literature and sequels?