Key Takeaways
- The movie "Five Nights at Freddy’s 2" has surpassed expectations with $63 million in ticket sales in its opening weekend in the US and Canada.
- The film has achieved the biggest opening ever for the weekend after Thanksgiving and the second biggest horror opening of the year.
- Despite negative reviews, the movie has received a positive response from audiences, with 70% of ticket buyers saying they would "definitely" recommend it to their friends.
- The success of "Five Nights at Freddy’s 2" has pushed other movies, including "Zootopia 2" and "Wicked: For Good", down the box office rankings.
- The annual domestic box office has surpassed $8 billion, but still has a way to go to reach the $9 billion threshold.
Introduction to the Box Office Success
The movie "Five Nights at Freddy’s 2" has achieved a remarkable success at the box office, surpassing expectations with $63 million in ticket sales in its opening weekend in the US and Canada. The film, which is a sequel to the 2023 movie "Five Nights at Freddy’s", has achieved the biggest opening ever for the weekend after Thanksgiving and the second biggest horror opening of the year. This success is all the more impressive given the widely negative reviews the movie has received from critics, with some calling it an "incoherent mess". However, it seems that horror fans have turned out in droves to see the movie, with 70% of ticket buyers saying they would "definitely" recommend it to their friends.
The Impact on the Box Office Rankings
The success of "Five Nights at Freddy’s 2" has had a significant impact on the box office rankings, pushing other movies down the list. The movie "Zootopia 2", which was previously in first place, has been pushed into second place, with $43 million in ticket sales in its second weekend. The movie "Wicked: For Good" has also been pushed down the rankings, landing in third place with $16.8 million in ticket sales. Other movies, including "Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution" and "Now You See Me: Now You Don’t", have also been affected by the success of "Five Nights at Freddy’s 2".
The Broader Context of the Box Office
The success of "Five Nights at Freddy’s 2" is part of a broader trend in the box office, with the annual domestic box office surpassing $8 billion. However, the box office still has a way to go to reach the $9 billion threshold, which it has only surpassed once since the pandemic. According to Paul Dergarabedian, the head of marketplace trends for Comscore, every movie will have to overperform if the box office is to reach this threshold. The success of "Five Nights at Freddy’s 2" is a reminder of the potential of theatrical releases, particularly for horror movies, which can often perform well despite negative reviews.
The Performance of Other Movies
Other movies have also performed well at the box office, including "Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair", which landed in sixth place with $3.3 million in ticket sales. The movie, which is a re-release of Quentin Tarantino’s classic film, has received a rare A+ CinemaScore from audiences and has been performing well in limited release. The movie "Rosemead", which stars Lucy Liu, has also performed well, making $50,243 from one screen. The filmed version of the Tony-winning revival of "Merrily We Roll Along" has also opened well, making $1.2 million from 1,084 screens.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the movie "Five Nights at Freddy’s 2" has achieved a remarkable success at the box office, surpassing expectations and pushing other movies down the rankings. The success of the movie is a reminder of the potential of theatrical releases, particularly for horror movies, and has contributed to the annual domestic box office surpassing $8 billion. However, the box office still has a way to go to reach the $9 billion threshold, and every movie will have to overperform if this target is to be reached.
