“‘Black Phone’ Dominates Halloween as ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Returns”
The Halloween weekend box office saw a significant absence of new major film releases. This October has been notably quiet, and the latest figures indicate a continuation of that trend.
‘Black Phone’ Dominates Halloween Box Office
The horror sequel, “Black Phone 2,” is projected to take the top spot this weekend. It earned approximately $2.3 million on Friday, leading to an anticipated gross of $7.6 million for the third weekend. This represents a modest 41% drop from the previous week. The North American total for “Black Phone 2” is expected to reach $61 million by Sunday, slightly trailing the original film’s total of $62.4 million from its first 17 days.
Other Releases This Weekend
The box office landscape includes several other notable films:
- “Regretting You”: This adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel earned $1.2 million on Friday, likely concluding the weekend with around $6.6 million, reflecting a 51% decline from its debut. Its total domestic gross is expected to surpass $26 million.
- “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc”: The anime title received a softer response, earning $1.3 million on Friday, with projections estimating a total of $5.5 million for the weekend. The film’s total gross should exceed $30 million.
- “KPop Demon Hunters”: The animated feature returns to 2,890 theaters for its three-day engagement. Previously, it gained popularity as Netflix’s most-watched film. The film had a limited release in late August, hitting $19 million then, although further earnings from this weekend are not expected to replicate those numbers.
- “Bugonia”: Focus Features is expanding this conspiracy thriller into 2,043 locations after its initial release in just 17 theaters. It earned $1.8 million on Friday and is projected to reach approximately $4.4 million by the end of the weekend.
- Classic Re-release: Universal is also re-releasing “Back to the Future” to mark its 40th anniversary. This classic film has been showcased in 2,275 locations and is expected to earn around $3.9 million over the weekend.
Overall, the Halloween weekend box office reflects a subdued moment in movie-going, with “Black Phone 2” managing to dominate amidst a backdrop of minimal competition.
