Horror Hits Big: Bloodlines Leads the Pack

The movie scene is buzzing with excitement as Final Destination: Bloodlines stormed into theaters with a massive $21 million on its first day. This reboot is already making waves, with a strong $46 million over the first three days. The film is on track to possibly hit $50 million, though it's important to note that horror movies often see a big drop after the opening weekend. This success isn't surprising when you consider how well vintage horror properties do when they get a modern makeover. Take, for example, the 2010 reboot of Nightmare on Elm Street, which opened to $32. 9 million, or the 2005 version of The Amityville Horror, starring Ryan Reynolds, which brought in $23. 5 million. Even the Jamie Lee Curtis comeback in the 2018 Halloween movie saw a record-breaking $76. 2 million opening. These numbers show that fans are eager for fresh takes on classic horror stories. Meanwhile, Warner Bros' Sinners is still pulling in crowds, with a $15 million weekend, down 32% from the previous week. It's impressive to see a horror film hold up so well over multiple weekends. Disney's Thunderbolts* is also doing well, with a third weekend gross of $15. 5 million, bringing its total to $154. 4 million. On the other hand, Lionsgate and Live Nation's Hurry Up Tomorrow is struggling. The film, starring The Weeknd, opened to a disappointing $3 million to $3. 6 million. This is a stark contrast to The Weeknd's concert earnings, where his recent Glendale, AZ show brought in $8. 7 million. It seems that concertgoers and moviegoers are two different crowds. The weekend's total box office is looking at $102. 8 million, a 6% increase from last year. This shows that despite the challenges of the past few years, people are still eager to head to the movies. It's a reminder that the film industry is resilient and always finding new ways to draw audiences in.