US Edition‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Scares up Audiences to Top Weekend Box Office
The sequel earned $63 million domestically and $46 million internationally, surpassing expectations on a $36 million budget, driven by the popular horror game franchise.
- On Sunday, Universal's Five Nights at Freddy's 2 opened to $63 million domestically in 3,412 theaters and earned $46 million internationally, totaling $109 million globally on a $36 million budget.
- Universal leaned on returning cast Josh Hutcherson, Matthew Lillard, Elizabeth Lail and Piper Rubio and director Emma Tammi, while Blumhouse needed a hit after a bruising 2025 and the prior surprise hit two years ago boosted expectations.
- Despite dismal reviews, PostTrak polling data found 70% would definitely recommend the film, and most 70mm and 35mm showings sold out, highlighting a male-skewed 72% CinemaScore audience.
- The opening helped push the running domestic box office past $8 billion this weekend, offering relief to exhibitors amid worries about Netflix and Warner Bros. consolidation.
- With the strong start, the film boosts franchise prospects and increases chances to reach $1 billion, while Blumhouse aims for a three-film arc following recent hits.
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Bad reviews didn't scare off 'Five Nights' audience
"Five Nights at Freddy's" powered up the box office once again. The sequel opened in 3,412 theaters in the U.S. and Canada this weekend and far surpassed expectations with $63 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
The Five Nights at Freddy's franchise has once again driven the box office. Its sequel premiered at 3,412 cinemas in the United States and Canada this weekend and far exceeded expectations with 63 million dollars in ticket sales, according to study estimates on Sunday. Apparently immune to negative reviews, Five Nights at Freddy's 2 achieved the biggest premiere of the story for the weekend after Thanksgiving, which usually has fewer offers. It …
By Lindsey Bahr “Five Nights at Freddy’s” has once again boosted the box office. The sequel opened in 3,412 theaters across the United States and Canada this weekend and far exceeded expectations with $63 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates on Sunday. Seemingly immune to negative reviews, “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” achieved the biggest opening ever for the post-Thanksgiving weekend, which typically sees fewer offerings. It is…
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Bad reviews didn’t scare off the ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ audience. It even broke a record
“Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” is dominating the box office in its opening weekend in North America. According to studio estimates on Sunday, it surpassed expectations earning $63 million in ticket sales over the weekend.
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