'Black Phone 2' made $26.5 million in its opening weekend, outperforming expectations and continuing a successful run for Blumhouse Productions.
Debuted with $26.5 million in U.S.
Global total hits $42 million
Critics praised the film's expansion
Latinos constituted 39% of audience
Ethan Hawke returns as Grabber
Previous film made $161 million
Movie budget was $30 million
Aziz Ansari's comedy opened in third place
Blumhouse Productions scored a major success with ‘Black Phone 2,’ which earned $26.5 million domestically over its opening weekend. The film grossed a global total of $42 million against a $30 million budget.
Strong Opening and Positive Reception
The sequel to ‘Black Phone’ easily topped the North American box office, aided by a strong response from audiences and a B CinemaScore, especially notable for a horror film. Critics also appreciated the film’s ability to broaden the original story’s universe.
Latinos made up the largest demographic of the audience, accounting for 39%. Mexico led international markets with earnings of $4.3 million, a significant figure for a horror film.
Sequel Details and Comparisons
‘Black Phone 2’ features Ethan Hawke reprising his role as Grabber, while Mason Thames returns as Finn. The sequel follows Grabber’s quest for revenge against Finn by threatening his younger sister, Gwen, portrayed by Madeleine McGraw.
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