‘Five Nights At Freddy’s 2’ Earns Over $7M in Thursday Box Office Previews

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‘Five Nights At Freddy’s 2’ Earns Over $7M in Thursday Box Office Previews

Universal and Blumhouse’s latest film, Five Nights At Freddy’s 2, has generated significant buzz at the box office. The sequel, with a budget of $36 million, aims to thrive during a typically quiet Thanksgiving weekend. Early previews on Thursday netted the film an impressive $7.2 million.

Box Office Performance

This figure marks a 30% decline compared to the first film, which earned $10.3 million during its preview screening. Despite this setback, the initial success of Five Nights At Freddy’s 2 illustrates its potential to resonate with fans.

Director and Theatrical Release

Emma Tammi returns to direct this installment, which is being released solely in theaters, unlike its predecessor, which had a simultaneous release on Peacock. The first film saw immense success, grossing $80 million on its opening weekend in late October, aided by a dedicated fanbase despite limited cast promotion due to the actors’ strike.

Audience Demographics

Early statistics reveal that 80% of the audience for this sequel is under 25 years old. The gender distribution skews slightly male, with 57% male viewers compared to 43% female. There’s a concern that the female audience may not increase over the weekend.

Forecast and Competition

As Five Nights At Freddy’s 2 opens, projections suggest a weekend gross between $35 million and $40 million. However, it faces stiff competition from Disney’s Zootopia 2, expected to lead at the box office with an estimated $50 million in its second weekend.