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Black Phone 2 Tops Box Office With $26.5 Million Domestic Debut, $42 Million Worldwide

The stronger‑than‑expected start signals a potential Blumhouse rebound that will be tested by its week‑to‑week hold through Halloween.

'Black Phone 2'.
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Overview

  • Universal and Blumhouse launched the sequel in 3,411 North American theaters, with an additional $15.5 million from 71 international markets.
  • Mexico led overseas with $4.3 million, followed by the U.K. and Ireland at about $1.4 million and Brazil at $1.2 million.
  • Opening outpaced the original’s $23.6 million domestic debut as audiences graded the new film a B on CinemaScore, down from the first film’s B+.
  • Exit polls showed 63% of opening‑weekend moviegoers were ages 18–34, with Hispanics comprising roughly 39% of the audience.
  • Day‑by‑day figures included $2.6 million in Thursday previews and a $10.8 million Friday, reported as about 6% higher than the original’s opening day.