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‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ Surpasses $110 Million Globally in First Week

The sixth installment of the horror franchise sets new box office records while earning critical acclaim for its inventive storytelling and emotional depth.

Promo image for 'Final Destination 5' featuring a collapsed bridge, with the concrete morphing into a skull with two people standing on top of it
Gabrielle Rose as Old Iris in Final Destination Bloodlines
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Overview

  • Final Destination: Bloodlines has grossed over $110.8 million worldwide in its first week, including Rs 30.15 crore in India, making it the franchise's strongest opening to date.
  • The film earned $51.7 million domestically during its opening weekend and $5.1 million on its first Monday, setting records for the series and becoming the second-biggest post-COVID R-rated horror debut globally.
  • Directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, the movie expands the franchise's mythology with a family-centered narrative and features Tony Todd in his final screen performance.
  • Critical reception has been overwhelmingly positive, with the film achieving the best reviews in franchise history, praised for its creative death sequences and emotional storytelling.
  • Originally planned as a streaming release, the film was shifted to theaters following SAG-AFTRA strike delays, demonstrating the success of Warner Bros.' strategic distribution pivot.