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‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Opens to $63 Million in U.S., Sets Post‑Thanksgiving Record

Strong fan turnout on a $36 million budget points to quick profitability despite poor reviews.

Overview

  • The sequel tallied an estimated $109 million worldwide, including about $46 million from 76 international markets.
  • The debut is the largest ever for the post‑Thanksgiving frame and ranks as the year’s top PG‑13 opening with the second‑biggest horror launch domestically.
  • Critics were sharply negative, but audiences responded more favorably with a B CinemaScore and 70% “definitely recommend” on PostTrak.
  • With a reported $36 million production cost and a theatrical‑only release, the film is widely viewed as reaching profitability quickly.
  • The performance bolsters a rebound narrative for Blumhouse‑Atomic Monster following recent stumbles, while Zootopia 2 placed second with $43 million and $915.8 million global to date.