‘Five Nights At Freddy’s 2’ Dominates Box Office with $63 Million
In a standout performance, “Five Nights At Freddy’s 2” dominated the domestic box office this weekend with an impressive gross of $63 million. This success comes despite a wave of negative reviews from critics.
Key Highlights from Opening Weekend
- Domestic Gross: $63 million
- Overseas Gross: $46 million
- Total Worldwide Gross: $109 million
- Production Budget: $36 million
- Critics’ Score: 12% on Rotten Tomatoes
- Audience Score: 88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- Cinemascore: B
- Number of Theaters: 3,412
The film sees the return of popular actors Josh Hutcherson and Elizabeth Lail, alongside director Emma Tammi and franchise creator Scott Cawthon, who contributed to the screenplay. Despite falling short of the $80 million domestic opening of its predecessor, the sequel has still made a solid impact.
Critics vs. Audience Reception
Critics have not been kind to “Five Nights At Freddy’s 2,” with a mere 12% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, marking it as “generally unfavorable” with a 26 rating on Metacritic. However, fans of the franchise have embraced the film, reflected in an 88% approval rating from audiences.
Competing Box Office Performances
In addition to “Five Nights At Freddy’s 2,” other films also performed well at the box office.
- Second Place: “Zootopia 2” grossed $43 million domestically, hitting $915 million worldwide. This sequel shows promise for topping $1 billion globally.
- Third Place: “Wicked: For Good” earned approximately $15.6 million, down from a substantial $91 million during the Thanksgiving weekend.
The competition demonstrates the robust interest in cinematic releases as holiday seasons approach, setting the stage for an exciting box office climate.
