“Black Phone 2 Dominates Weekend Box Office, Elevates Blumhouse”
Universal Pictures’ “Black Phone 2” has made a significant impact at the box office. The film’s opening weekend has earned an impressive $26.5 million, marking it as a box office success and a strong contender in the horror genre. This result exceeds the debut of the original “Black Phone,” which opened with $23.6 million in 2022.
Box Office Performance
The total gross for the weekend is projected at approximately $67.2 million across all titles. “Black Phone 2” has been the standout performer, taking the top spot thanks to a solid per-screen average of $7,769 from 3,411 theaters.
- Opening Weekend Gross: $26.5 million
- Weekend Box Office Performance: -4.6% from last week
- Global Total: $42 million
This success can be attributed to various factors, including minimal competition in the horror space and positive word-of-mouth, reflected in its 74% “Certified Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Audience scores are equally positive, with an 85% approval rating and a satisfactory “B” CinemaScore.
Audience Demographics
The film attracted a primarily young audience, with 53% of viewers being male and a significant majority aged between 18 and 34. Demographic breakdown includes:
- Hispanic: 39%
- Caucasian: 35%
- African American: 15%
- Native American/Other: 6%
- Asian: 5%
Comparative Analysis
In contrast, the new comedy “Good Fortune,” featuring Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves, struggled to make an impact, debuting with only $6.2 million. This disappointing performance is the lowest for a wide-release film starring Rogen. Meanwhile, Disney’s “Tron: Ares” saw a significant drop in its second week, earning $11.1 million and totaling $54.6 million domestically.
International Revenues
Globally, “Black Phone 2” also performed well, garnering $15.5 million from 72 international markets. Notable territories include:
- Mexico: $4.3 million
- UK & Ireland: $1.5 million
- Brazil: $1.2 million
The sequel’s success signals a prosperous period for Blumhouse Productions, following a series of underwhelming releases. The film’s impressive performance bodes well for future hits in the horror genre, particularly as competition remains sparse in October.
