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.