Overview
- The film, which opened the weekend of Sept. 18, earned an estimated $60 million in the U.S. and Canada in its first three days and topped the domestic box office.
- International receipts added about $48.3 million, bringing the worldwide three-day total to roughly $108.3 million.
- Early critical and audience response has been strongly positive with roughly a mid‑90s Rotten Tomatoes score, a B+ CinemaScore and PostTrak exit polls showing a predominantly male, under‑35 audience.
- Produced for about $75 million excluding marketing, the film’s strong opening already covers its production cost and improves Sony’s commercial position for future franchise plans.
- Zach Cregger’s gameplay‑inspired approach, emphasis on practical effects and an original lead helped revive the series and will shape studio talks over sequels as they monitor ongoing box‑office momentum.