Black Phone 2 Previews Gross $2.6M
- scott Derrickson's sequel aims to revitalize Blumhouse Productions after recent financial disappointments, including the underperformance of M3GAN 2.0.
- Black phone 2 began its domestic box office journey with $2.6 million in thursday previews, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
- For comparison, the original Black Phone (2021) earned $3 million in Thursday previews and ultimately debuted with $23.6 million in north America, a period when cinemas were...
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Black Phone 2: Box Office Prospects and Blumhouse’s Recovery Bid
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scott Derrickson’s sequel aims to revitalize Blumhouse Productions after recent financial disappointments, including the underperformance of M3GAN 2.0.
What Happened: Initial Box Office Numbers
Black phone 2 began its domestic box office journey with $2.6 million in thursday previews, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Universal and Blumhouse are projecting an $18 million domestic opening weekend, though some analysts predict it could exceed $20 million.
For comparison, the original Black Phone (2021) earned $3 million in Thursday previews and ultimately debuted with $23.6 million in north America, a period when cinemas were still rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic. This data is sourced from Box Office Mojo.
The Context: Blumhouse’s Recent Struggles
The success of Black Phone 2 is particularly crucial for Blumhouse Productions following a series of box office underperformers.The most recent setback was M3GAN 2.0,which proved to be a significant financial disappointment,costing the company a ample amount of money. The Hollywood Reporter detailed how this flop was both a professional and personal blow for Blumhouse founder Jason Blum.
Blumhouse, known for its low-budget, high-return horror films like Paranormal Activity and Get Out, has faced increasing challenges in maintaining its winning formula. Rising production costs and increased competition in the horror genre have contributed to these difficulties.
Key Players and Creative team
black Phone 2 stars Mason Thames and Ethan Hawke, reprising their roles from the first film.Scott Derrickson returns as director, having previously helmed the critically acclaimed The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Sinister. The film is produced by Blumhouse Productions in association with Universal Pictures.
The original Black Phone, based on a short story by Joe Hill, garnered positive reviews for its suspenseful atmosphere and strong performances. The sequel continues the story of Finney Blake, a boy who uses a mysterious black phone to communicate with the victims of a child abductor.
Box Office Comparison: Horror Films of 2024
Here’s a comparison of opening weekend box office numbers for notable horror films released in 2024:
| film | opening Weekend (Domestic) |
|---|---|
| Imaginary | $12.1 million |
| Late night with the Devil | $10.1 million |
| Abigail | $9.1 million |
| M3GAN 2.0 | $8
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