'Five Nights at Freddy's' Movie Breaks Box Office Records with $78 Million Opening Weekend

The horror film adaptation of the popular video game franchise shatters records despite simultaneous release on Peacock, raking in $130 million globally amidst mixed critical reviews but high audience ratings.

'Five Nights at Freddy's' movie debuts to a record-breaking $78 million opening weekend, making it the biggest opening for a horror movie in 2023 and the third-largest for any horror movie ever.
Despite launching simultaneously on Peacock, the film managed to draw large crowds to theaters, signaling a win-win strategy for the film and the NBCUniversal streaming service.
While the film has been met with poor critical ratings, holding a rating of 26% on Rotten Tomatoes, it has been praised by audiences, earning an A- CinemaScore.
Many attribute the film's success to its built-in fanbase, originating from the viral video game series that has maintained a robust fandom over the years.
'Five Nights at Freddy's' performance surpassed other popular titles such as 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour' and Martin Scorsese’s 'Killers of the Flower Moon' at the box office.
Despite its PG-13 rating, which initially sparked disappointment among some fans, the film has managed to draw younger audiences, contributing to its box office success.

The Hollywood Reporter