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Final Destination Bloodlines Delivers Franchise’s Biggest Theatrical Debut

An unexpected move from streaming to a theatrical debut fueled a $121 million global haul, powered by a fresh family curse narrative with inventive death sequences.

Overview

  • The film opened to $102 million worldwide, marking the franchise’s strongest global debut.
  • It has grossed over $121 million globally and holds a 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
  • Originally slated for direct-to-streaming, its shift to theaters under Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema amplified its box office performance.
  • Directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein revitalized the series with a multigenerational family curse storyline that deepened emotional stakes.
  • The late Tony Todd makes his final screen appearance as William Bludworth, lending the film added poignancy.