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Continued its gritty exploration of 1970s New York with "The Principle Is All."

Even in its third week, the adaptation of Stephen King’s IT remained a powerhouse at #2. By September 24, it had already amassed over $266 million domestically, proving that R-rated horror could compete with traditional summer blockbusters.

E! aired a 10th-anniversary special, marking a decade of the series' influence on digital media and influencer culture. Cinema and Box Office: Sequels and Scares

Released by Twentieth Century Fox , the stylized spy sequel topped the charts, earning over $9 million on that Sunday alone.

This was a pivotal moment for the industry, as CBS used the premiere of its flagship sci-fi revival to drive subscribers to its then-fledgling streaming platform, CBS All Access (now Paramount+). The show, set roughly a decade before the original 1960s series, brought cinematic production values to the small screen and signaled that major networks were now prioritizing digital growth over traditional broadcast.