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Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Box Office Prediction

Arriving in theaters exclusively two years after its predecessor did a simultaneous release on Peacock and in multiplexes, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is out December 5th. Based on the Scott Cawton created video game series, the horror sequel sees Emma Tammi back directing. Returning cast members include Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, and Matthew Lillard. Newcomers to the mix are Skeet Ulrich, Wayne Knight, Mckenna Grace, and Teo Briones.

In October 2023, Freddy’s greatly exceeded expectations with a fab $80 million out of the gate despite it being available at home for paying customers. The front loaded debut yielded a $137 million overall domestic haul. That detail could be key as part 2 could struggle. Fans of the games were deeply divided about whether the original did its source material justice. They came out right away to see it but word-of-mouth fizzled and some casual moviegoers steered clear. Many may not turn up for a second reservation.

Estimates have this only earning half of what part 1 achieved. This is a bit reminiscent of the M3GAN franchise where the 2022 pic landed a potent and unanticipated $30 million debut and this year’s sequel petered out with only $10 million. I’ll say Freddy’s 2 only gets mid to maybe high 30s.

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 opening weekend prediction: $36.5 million

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Final Destination Bloodlines Box Office Prediction

Blogger’s Update (05/14): Two days before its premiere, I am doing an upgrade to my prediction from $35.2 million to $42.2 million

A quarter century after the original kicked off a fresh horror franchise, Final Destination Bloodlines logs into multiplexes on May 16th. The sixth Destination and first in nearly 14 years is co-directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein. Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Anna Lore, Brec Bassinger, and the late Tony Todd make up the cast.

Warner Bros (hot off blockbusters A Minecraft Movie and Sinners) could have another success on their hands. Enough time has passed between entries that a nostalgia factor may be in play. It doesn’t hurt that competition is minimal as some heavier hitters are waiting until Memorial Day weekend and June.

The highest series opening belongs to 2009’s The Final Destination as that fourth entry started with $27 million. I believe Bloodlines should match or top that. My gut says take the over (UPDATE: way over)…

Final Destination Bloodlines opening weekend prediction: $42.2 million

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