The horror genre is back in full force as Final Destination: Bloodlines storms theaters with a record-shattering $21 million Friday debut, setting it on track for a franchise-best $46 million opening weekend—possibly even crossing the $50 million mark. It’s the strongest launch in the series’ history, powered by solid word-of-mouth and a respectable B+ CinemaScore, especially rare for horror films.
Audiences clearly missed this kind of thrill ride. The return of a beloved horror brand, polished with modern effects but rooted in the spirit of the originals, is a proven formula. Previous horror revivals have followed a similar path—like A Nightmare on Elm Street in 2010 ($32.9M), The Amityville Horror in 2005 ($23.5M), and the 2018 Halloween reboot that earned a jaw-dropping $76.2M opening.
Elsewhere at the box office, Warner Bros.’ Sinners continues to hold strong in its fifth weekend with a $15M gross, down just 32%. Disney’s Thunderbolts narrowly holds second place with $15.5M, though it dropped 52% week-over-week, bringing its total to $154.4M.
Meanwhile, Hurry Up Tomorrow, starring Barry Keoghan and Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, debuted with an estimated $3M–$3.6M across 2,020 theaters. Despite The Weeknd’s star power, the film’s lukewarm C- audience grade and low ticket sales suggest that live concert fans don’t always translate into moviegoers. It’s reminiscent of other music stars’ attempts to conquer the box office—some, like Prince’s Purple Rain, soared, while others fizzled.
Back to the horror surge—Final Destination: Bloodlines pulled in 52% male viewers, with the 25–34 age group making up the biggest segment at 34%. The South, South Central, and Midwest regions are performing best, with the top-earning theater being Regal Times Square in NYC, which grossed nearly $82K by Friday.
Total box office revenue for the weekend is projected at $102.8M, up 6% from the same time last year. Other notable titles include A Minecraft Movie at $5.9M in its 7th week, and Accountant 2 targeting a $4.5M weekend. A24’s Friendship also made a strong limited run expansion, jumping 215% with $1.4M from just 60 theaters.
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