Final Destination: Bloodlines Sets Franchise Record with $102 Million Global Debut, Tops Domestic Box Office

The sixth installment of the Final Destination franchise, titled Final Destination Bloodlines, made a striking debut with $51 million in its opening weekend. This R-rated horror film quickly took the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office, overtaking Marvel’s Thunderbolts and outperforming other new releases, including Hurry Up Tomorrow. It marks the franchise’s biggest debut ever, surpassing the previous record set by 2009’s The Final Destination.

Bloodlines benefited from strong word-of-mouth and critical acclaim, achieving a 93% average rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a “B+” CinemaScore from audiences—a high mark for a horror series known for gruesome content. The film centers on a family cursed by a deadly past event, and its success signals a significant revival for the franchise, which had its last release in 2011.

Bloodlines’ Global Success Highlights Warner Bros.’ Theatrical Resurgence And Strong Box Office.

The film also earned $51 million internationally across 74 territories, bringing its global total to $102 million. Directed by Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky, Bloodlines had a production budget of approximately $50 million, making its strong worldwide performance especially notable given its moderate budget.

Final Destination Bloodlines is Warner Bros.’ third consecutive theatrical success following hits like A Minecraft Movie and Sinners. Over the same weekend, Warner Bros. had three films in the top five domestic box office rankings, showcasing a resurgence after recent commercial failures. Notably, Sinners and A Minecraft Movie continued to perform well in their later release weeks.

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In contrast, Hurry Up Tomorrow, a film starring and inspired by The Weeknd, failed to gain traction with just $3.3 million in its opening weekend. The movie was poorly received by critics and audiences alike, holding a 14% Rotten Tomatoes score and a “C-” CinemaScore, which contributed to its disappointing box office results.

While May’s box office sales are improving compared to last year, they remain below pre-pandemic levels. However, upcoming releases like Disney’s Lilo & Stitch and Paramount’s Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning are expected to boost ticket sales and help close the gap. Industry experts predict these films will generate significant box office momentum during the Memorial Day weekend and beyond.