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Release and reception of horror film Other Mommy

Overview

The psychological horror film ‘Other Mommy’ (also referred to as ‘Mammina’), directed by Rob Savage and based on Josh Malerman’s novel ‘Incidents Around the House’, has been released by Universal Pictures, Blumhouse, and Atomic Monster. The story follows a young girl named Bela who is tormented by a supernatural entity that takes the form of a doppelgänger. Jessica Chastain stars in dual roles, portraying both a mother named Ursula and the shape-shifting entity.

Following its release, critical reception has been mixed to negative. While Chastain’s technical ability has been noted, reviewers have criticized the film for its reliance on jump scares and “disjointed editing,” with some labeling it a ‘two-star mess’ due to a lack of narrative depth. As of October 9, 2026, the film holds an 18% to 19% score on Rotten Tomatoes and received a rare D+ CinemaScore from audiences.

Despite the critical backlash, the film has maintained strong commercial momentum. It topped the North American box office with an estimated $27.5 million opening weekend, bringing its global debut to approximately $45.2 million. By the week of October 11, the film had already doubled its $19 million production budget. It has also seen significant international success; in Italy, the film reached the top of the box office, earning €1,982,148 and marking the best debut for a horror film in the Italian market in 2026. Universal and Blumhouse noted that the film has attracted a broad demographic, with roughly two-thirds of the audience aged between 18 and 34.

Entities

Rob Savage · Josh Malerman · Blumhouse · Jessica Chastain · Universal Pictures

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 4 SOURCES] Jessica Chastain performs a dual role as both the mother and a supernatural entity. cinepop.com.br · www.diariodecadiz.es · www.eldiadecordoba.es · www.huelvainformacion.es
[● 3 SOURCES] The film is an adaptation of the novel by Josh Malerman. www.diariodecadiz.es · www.eldiadecordoba.es · www.huelvainformacion.es
[● 3 SOURCES] Rob Savage directed the film, with a screenplay by Nathan Elston. www.diariodecadiz.es · www.eldiadecordoba.es · www.huelvainformacion.es
[○ 1 SOURCE] The horror film starring Jessica Chastain earned US$ 3.6 million in pre-screenings. cinepop.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] The film is projected to earn between US$ 22 million and US$ 28 million during its opening weekend. cinepop.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] Some forecasts suggest the film could reach US$ 35 million in opening weekend revenue. cinepop.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] The film's pre-screenings took place in 2,850 theaters across the United States. cinepop.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] The film is a Universal production in partnership with Blumhouse and Atomic Monster. cinepop.com.br

Timeline

about 6 hours ago

[CULTURE] 5 sources
Mammina horror film tops US and Italian box offices
The horror film ‘Mammina’, starring Jessica Chastain, has topped the box office in both the US and Italy, marking a major commercial success for the genre in 2026.
about 15 hours ago

[CULTURE] 7 sources
Other Mommy tops box office despite poor reviews
The horror film ‘Other Mommy’ led the box office with a $44.2 million global debut despite poor reviews, while Aaron Sorkin’s ‘The Social Reckoning’ saw a lackluster $5.5 million domestic opening.
3 days ago

[CULTURE] 42 sources
Other Mommy tops North American box office with $27.5M opening
Jessica Chastain’s horror film ‘Other Mommy’ topped the North American box office with $27.5 million, despite receiving poor reviews from critics and audiences alike.
5 days ago

[CULTURE] 27 sources
Other Mommy horror film opens to strong box office projections despite poor reviews
Jessica Chastain stars in the new horror film ‘Other Mommy’, which is projected to top the box office despite receiving largely negative reviews from critics for its reliance on jump scares.
7 days ago

[CULTURE] 6 sources
Jessica Chastain stars in psychological horror film Other Mommy
Jessica Chastain stars in the upcoming horror film ‘Other Mommy’, a psychological thriller based on Josh Malerman’s novel about a shape-shifting entity that mimics a mother to terrorize her child.

Sources

680news.com · absolutegeeks.com · awardsradar.com · batman-univers.fr · bestmovie.es · bestmovie.it · bhaskarlive.in · boxofficeworldwide.com · canadanewsmedia.ca · cinemablend.com · cinepop.com.br · comicbasics.com · comingsoon.net · cumhuriyet.com.tr · dailydead.com · diariodealmeria.es · diariodecadiz.es · diariodesevilla.es · digitalnewsreport.com · durangoherald.com · edmonton.citynews.ca · eldiadecordoba.es · elplural.com · emmepress.com · europasur.es · excelsior.com.mx · film.interia.pl · film.wp.pl · filmtotaal.nl · fortune.com · goldderby.com · halifax.citynews.ca · hipertextual.com · hollywoodreporter.com · hoylosangeles.com · huelvainformacion.es · independent.co.uk · index.hr · kitchener.citynews.ca · malagahoy.es · mashable.com · mediaplaynews.com · metro.co.uk · morungexpress.com · moviebreak.de · moviemag.it · movieplayer.it · mymotherlode.com

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