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Final Destination: Bloodlines Debuts to Critical Acclaim and Strong Box Office Projections

The sixth installment of the horror franchise returns after 14 years with inventive kills, dark humor, and Tony Todd’s final performance.

Iris (Brec Bassinger), a young woman in a loose ’60s dress, stands in a burning room, looking back over her shoulder toward the camera, in Final Destination: Bloodlines
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Tony Todd brought a generosity and kindness to his acting that encouraged other actors to also "bring their A game," producer Craig Perry says.
A scene from "Final Destination: Bloodlines."

Overview

  • Final Destination: Bloodlines, released on May 16, 2025, marks the franchise's return after a 14-year hiatus, introducing a generational curse tied to a 1968 disaster.
  • The film has earned a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score, with critics praising its inventive death sequences, comedic tone, and reverence for the franchise's lore.
  • Tony Todd delivers his final performance as William Bludworth, with the film offering a poignant farewell to the beloved character and actor.
  • Directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein incorporate IMAX-specific visual elements, including unique aspect-ratio shifts exclusive to opening week screenings.
  • Box office projections estimate a $35–40 million domestic opening, potentially setting a new franchise record.