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

Strong fan turnout on a $36 million budget suggests profitability despite a 13% critics score.

Overview

  • Universal and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster’s PG-13 sequel delivered an estimated $63 million domestic debut and about $109 million worldwide, including $46 million from 76 international markets.
  • The film scored a B on CinemaScore and a 70% “definite recommend” on PostTrak, contrasting with roughly a 13% Rotten Tomatoes critics rating.
  • Opening day reached about $29.8 million, with approximately $7.2 million from Thursday previews fueling the early surge.
  • The release set multiple milestones, including the biggest post‑Thanksgiving opening, the year’s top PG-13 debut, the second-biggest 2025 horror launch, and the largest December horror opening on record.
  • Unlike the first film’s day‑and‑date Peacock rollout, the sequel was theatrical‑only, and producers have said a potential third installment would hinge on continued ticket sales.