After a quiet stretch, Blumhouse finally breaks its box‑office slump. The horror studio released Black Phone 2 on a rainy Saturday and the film earned more than $24 million in its first three days. The strong start shows that audiences still crave well‑crafted scares.
Opening Numbers for Black Phone 2
Friday previews brought in $10.1 million from over 3,400 locations. By Saturday night the film added $24.4 million, beating the 2021 original by a wide margin. The drop from Friday to Saturday was only 22 percent, a healthier decline than the first film’s 26 percent drop. CinemaScore gave the movie a B, a solid grade for a horror title.
Audience Reaction
PostTrak data reveals that women under 25 loved the movie most, giving it an 85 percent positive score and a 76 percent definite‑recommend rate. Teens aged 13‑17 also responded well, rating it 88 percent positive with an 83 percent recommend score. Overall, 63 percent of viewers said they would definitely recommend the film.
Regional Performance
The movie performed strongly in the West, Midwest and South Central. In the nation’s highest‑grossing theater, the AMC Burbank, the film earned close to $31,000 on its first day. Shared premium large format (PLF) screens with Tron: Ares helped push the total gross toward a third of the weekend’s overall take.
Competition Overview
Behind Black Phone 2, Disney’s Tron: Ares held second place with a $11.5 million three‑day total. Lionsgate’s comedy Good Fortune lagged far behind, opening to about $6 million despite a $30 million budget. Warner Bros. released One Battle After Another, which earned $3.8 million over the weekend, while Paramount’s Roofman and Angel Studios’ Truth & Treason each posted modest numbers.
Why the Success Matters
Blumhouse’s strong opening proves that horror can still drive big weekend totals when the film connects with younger viewers. The studio’s budget of $30 million translates to a solid return on investment after just one weekend. Critics have given the sequel a 74 percent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, reinforcing its appeal.
Looking Ahead
Industry analysts expect Black Phone 2 to finish its opening weekend between $20 million and $30 million. If the film maintains its momentum, it could become one of the top horror earners of 2025. The success also gives Blumhouse confidence to greenlight more genre projects for the fall season.
Overall, the weekend shows that a well‑executed horror sequel can revive a studio’s fortunes and attract a broad audience eager for thrills.
Source: Deadline
