Overview
- The Universal/Blumhouse release delivered a $63 million domestic debut, the best opening ever for the post‑Thanksgiving frame, according to TheWrap.
- Opening day reached $29.8 million, including $7.2 million in Thursday previews, topping revised forecasts heading into the weekend.
- The debut trails the first film’s $80 million launch in 2023, though the new installment is exclusive to theaters whereas the original was day‑and‑date on Peacock.
- Critical scores remain very low (about 13% on Rotten Tomatoes), but audience metrics show resilience with a B CinemaScore and a 70% “definite recommend” on PostTrak.
- Production spending is widely reported at about $36 million, with some outlets citing up to $51 million, and producers have indicated a third film is possible if box‑office momentum continues.