Universal/Blumhouse’s highly anticipated horror film, Five Nights at Freddy’s, is off to a roaring start with a global opening expected to reach an astonishing $130 million. The movie, which is currently being shown in 64 international box office markets, is projected to make $52 million by the end of Sunday.
This impressive debut not only marks the biggest horror opening of the year but is also the largest global debut for a Blumhouse title. With a domestic opening of $78 million, Five Nights at Freddy’s has defied expectations, particularly considering its simultaneous release on Peacock, a streaming service.
Unlike its domestic release, the film is only being shown in theaters overseas. However, this has not hindered its success in any way; in fact, it has already shattered records in several countries. Five Nights at Freddy’s is not only the biggest original horror opening of 2023 internationally, but it is also the second biggest horror opening of the year, only surpassed by The Nun II.
The movie has also claimed the top spot for offshore horror openings in Chile, Peru, and Uruguay. On Friday alone, the film raked in an impressive $13.3 million, with notable earnings in countries such as Mexico, the UK & Ireland, Australia, Brazil, Germany, Poland, and Saudi Arabia.
Moreover, Five Nights at Freddy’s achieved the best opening day ever for Blumhouse in 16 markets, including Germany, Brazil, Australia, Argentina, and more. Additionally, it boasted the biggest horror opening day of the year in 15 markets, such as Mexico, Germany, Australia, Argentina, and other countries.
While these initial numbers are already groundbreaking, fans and industry insiders eagerly await tomorrow’s full update on the film’s performance. With such a strong start, there’s no doubt that Five Nights at Freddy’s will continue to dominate the box office and cement its place among horror movie classics. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling cinematic sensation!
