Surprising even the most optimistic predictions, the thriller Split [SPLIT] top the weekend box office with an estimated $40.2 million, the fifth highest opening for the month of January. The film attracted relatively even audience that was 52% female and 52% under the age of 25.
XXX: The Return of Xander Cage [XXX3] debuted a distant second with $20.0 million. The action sequel drew a crowd that was 53% male and 62% over the age of 25.
After two weeks at the top, Hidden Figures [HIDNF] dropped to third at $16.3 million. The drama has advanced $84.2 million.
Monster Trucks [MNTRC] slipped just 36% from its opening to $7.0 million and seventh overall. The family film has stashed $22.6 million.
The Founder [FONDR] opened at the ninth spot with $3.8 million from 1115 theaters.
Expanding to 650 theaters, 20th Century Women [20CWM] finished outside the top 12 with $1.4 million.
The Resurrection of Gavin Stone [TROGS] debuted with $1.3 million.
| Rank | TITLE | F-S-S | TOTAL |
| 1 | SPLIT | $40,184,000 | $40,184,000 |
| 2 | XXX3: THE RETURN OF XANDER CAGE | $20,000,000 | $20,000,000 |
| 3 | HIDDEN FIGURES | $16,250,000 | $84,238,000 |
| 4 | SING | $9,036,000 | $249,361,000 |
| 5 | LA LA LAND | $8,350,000 | $89,680,500 |
| 6 | ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY | $7,036,000 | $512,201,563 |
| 7 | MONSTER TRUCKS | $7,000,000 | $22,612,000 |
| 8 | PATRIOTS DAY | $6,000,000 | $23,640,000 |
| 9 | THE FOUNDER | $3,758,000 | $3,759,266 |
| 10 | SLEEPLESS | $3,706,000 | $15,193,348 |
| 11 | THE BYE BYE MAN | $3,560,000 | $20,110,000 |
| 12 | MOANA | $2,510,000 | $236,784,702 |
Tag(s): SPLIT, XXX3, HIDNF, MNTRC, FONDR, 20CWM, TROGS