Black Phone 2 Earns $2.6 Million in Preview Sales
The weekend box office is showcasing the highly anticipated sequel, “The Black Phone 2.” This Blumhouse and Universal production has generated impressive earnings of $2.625 million from Thursday previews.
Box Office Projections
Early estimates suggest that “The Black Phone 2” could earn between $23 million and $29 million during its opening weekend. However, some analysts offer more conservative predictions, estimating a total closer to $18 million.
Comparison with the Original
The original “Black Phone,” featuring Ethan Hawke as the menacing kidnapper known as The Grabber, opened to $21 million in 2021. This was during a time when theaters were just beginning to reopen post-COVID-19. The first installment went on to earn $161 million globally, establishing itself as an unexpected success.
Production Details
With a production budget of $30 million, “The Black Phone 2” aims to revitalize Blumhouse’s box office performance after facing setbacks earlier this year with films like “Wolf Man,” “The Woman in the Yard,” “Drop,” and “M3GAN 2.0.”
Returning Cast and Characters
The sequel sees the return of Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw. They will confront Hawke’s character once again, this time from a supernatural angle. In the first movie, Thames’ character, Finney, alongside his psychic sister, survived their encounter with The Grabber using a supernatural phone that connected them with the villain’s victims.
Supporting Cast
The new film boasts a diverse cast, including:
- Demian Bichir
- Jeremy Davies
- Migues Mora
- Arianna Rivas
- Anna Lore
- Graham Abbey
Weekend Showdown
“The Black Phone 2” is set to dominate the box office, expected to outperform last week’s leader, “Tron: Ares,” and the new comedy “Good Fortune.” The latter, directed by Aziz Ansari and distributed by Lionsgate, earned $725,000 in previews. It is projected to open with earnings between $6 million and $8 million, featuring a star-studded cast that includes Ansari, Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, and Keke Palmer.
