Overview

• The film earned $8.4 million on its second Friday, a roughly 75.7% fall from opening Friday as it slid to No. 3 behind new releases including Demon Slayer.
• Domestic grosses reached about $113.3–$113.4 million through day eight, with the sequel also registering the franchise’s biggest second Friday despite the steep decline.
• Global totals stand near $279.15 million in under 10 days, placing it among the top 20 highest-grossing horror titles worldwide, according to The Numbers.
• Industry trackers expect it to surpass The Nun’s $117.45 million domestic total this weekend and say it could challenge The Conjuring’s $137.4 million.
• Rotten Tomatoes shows 56% from critics versus 79% from audiences, as Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga return for what is presented as the series’ concluding chapter.