Overview

• Universal and Blumhouse’s sequel debuted with $26.5 million domestic from 3,411 theaters and $15.5 million overseas for a $42 million worldwide launch.
• Thursday previews reached $2.6 million and Friday grossed $10.8 million, 6% higher than the first film’s opening day.
• The domestic start edged the original’s $23.6 million opening weekend, topping a quiet October marketplace.
• Produced for about $30 million, the release earned a B CinemaScore, with Latinos accounting for roughly 39% of the opening audience.
• Elsewhere, Tron: Ares took second with $11 million and Good Fortune opened third with $6.2 million.