The sixth movie in the popular horror series, Final Destination Bloodlines, made a huge splash this weekend, earning $51 million in its opening. This new film beat out other new releases and even took the top spot from Marvel’s Thunderbolts. Fans of the series were clearly excited to see the next chapter after 14 years since the last Final Destination movie came out.
Breaking Records for the Franchise
Final Destination Bloodlines didn’t just do well—it smashed the record for the biggest opening weekend in the whole series. The previous best was $27 million, from The Final Destination back in 2009. This shows the strong interest and good buzz around the film, helped by positive reviews and word-of-mouth. The movie even earned a high “B+” grade from audiences, which is impressive for a horror film known for its scary and shocking scenes.
What’s the Movie About?
The story follows a family whose members start dying in strange and terrifying ways. It turns out their family’s matriarch (the oldest female relative) was never supposed to survive a terrible accident from 50 years ago. Directed by Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky, the movie cost around $50 million to make, and it’s already earning back that investment quickly with its strong box office results.
Warner Bros. Hits a Winning Streak
This success adds to Warner Bros.’ recent wins at the box office. Alongside Final Destination Bloodlines, their movies Sinners and A Minecraft Movie are also doing great. Sinners, a vampire thriller, has made over $300 million worldwide so far, while A Minecraft Movie has earned almost $1 billion globally, making it one of the biggest hits recently.
The Weeknd’s Movie Fails to Impress
In contrast, Hurry Up Tomorrow, a new film from singer Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, didn’t do well at the box office. It earned just $3.3 million and landed in sixth place. The movie received very poor reviews and a low audience score, which hurt its chances of success. The film is a psychological thriller that follows a musician struggling with insomnia and mental health, but it didn’t connect with most viewers.
Marvel’s Thunderbolts Drops to Second
Thunderbolts, the Marvel superhero movie, slipped to second place with $16.5 million in its third weekend. While it has made over $155 million in the US and $325 million worldwide, the film’s big budget and marketing costs mean it might struggle to make a big profit.
What’s Next for the Box Office?
This May’s movies have done better than last year but still haven’t reached the high numbers seen before the pandemic. Experts are excited about upcoming movies like Disney’s Lilo & Stitch and Paramount’s Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. These big titles are expected to bring more people back to theaters, especially during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
