‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Thrills Box Office with $29.8 Million Debut
The release of “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” has significantly boosted the post-Thanksgiving box office. The sequel, produced by Universal and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, debuted with an impressive $29.8 million from 3,412 theaters across North America.
Box Office Performance of “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2”
This strong opening positions the film to earn approximately $56.5 million domestically by Sunday, exceeding initial forecasts of $35 million to $40 million. The original “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” which launched in 2023, earned $80 million in its opening weekend, achieving a remarkable global total of $300 million afterward.
“Five Nights at Freddy’s 2,” which carries a production budget of $36 million, is expected to be profitable for Universal and Blumhouse.
Storyline and Returning Cast
The sequel continues to follow the narrative of a former night guard at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza as he battles animatronic foes. Josh Hutcherson, Matthew Lillard, Elizabeth Lail, and Piper Rubio reprise their roles. Emma Tammi directs again, and Scott Cawthon returns as the screenwriter.
New Additions to the Cast
- McKenna Grace
- Teo Briones
- Freddy Carter
Other Box Office Contenders
This weekend, “Zootopia 2” claimed the second position, grossing $10.2 million on Friday. The film is projected to earn around $45 million by Sunday, a notable drop from its previous weekend total of $98 million.
In third place, “Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution” debuted to an estimated $4.9 million from 1,833 locations. It is predicted to surpass $10 million by the end of the weekend.
Further Box Office Results
- Fourth Place: “Wicked: For Good” – $4.5 million expected to reach $15.6 million this weekend.
- Fifth Place: “Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair” – estimated $1.4 million, with projected earnings of around $3 million by Sunday.
Overall, the domestic gross for the box office is anticipated to approach $295.8 million by the end of this weekend. “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” is proving to be a significant draw for audiences and a promising sequel in the horror franchise.
