"The sequel opened in 3,412 theaters in the U.S. and Canada this weekend and far surpassed expectations with $63 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. Seemingly immune to widely negative reviews, Five Nights at Freddy's 2 notched the biggest opening ever for the weekend after Thanksgiving, which usually is a more muted buffet of leftovers. It's also the biggest opening of the year for a PG-13 rated movie and the second biggest horror opening, behind The Conjuring: Last Rites."
"Universal decided to open the sequel exclusively in theaters. With a reported production price tag of only $36 million, Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is on its way to being another smash. It's another reminder of the potential massive upside of theatrical releases as many in the industry and out wonder what Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. will mean for moviegoing."
The sequel opened in 3,412 theaters across the U.S. and Canada and earned $63 million in its opening weekend, far exceeding expectations. The film posted the biggest opening ever for the weekend after Thanksgiving, the largest PG-13 opening of the year and the second-biggest horror opening behind The Conjuring: Last Rites. Universal released the sequel exclusively in theaters after the first film debuted strongly in 2023. The reported $36 million production budget positions the sequel for substantial profitability. Reviews were widely negative, yet audience polling and horror fan turnout delivered robust box office results, underscoring theatrical release potential.
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