Warner Bros. reigns supreme at the box office as the long-dormant Final Destination franchise returns with a vengeance. Bloodlines soars to a stunning $46 million opening weekend, marking the highest debut in the series’ 25-year history.
It’s official — horror is no longer just a seasonal treat. Final Destination: Bloodlines has not only revived a franchise left untouched since 2011 but has done so with historic force. The supernatural horror-thriller opened to a massive $21 million on Friday, including $5.5 million from Thursday previews, on its way to an estimated $46 million domestic haul across 3,523 cinemas. The figure could go even higher, potentially touching $50 million depending on weekend walk-ins, giving Warner Bros. a powerful new chapter in a franchise that had been on life support for over a decade.
Bloodlines Breathes New Life Into a Classic Horror Formula
Directed by Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky, Final Destination: Bloodlines stars Kaitlyn Santa Juana as a young woman who discovers her grandmother once cheated death — but at a terrifying cost. With a supporting cast that includes Teo Briones, Tony Todd, Gabrielle Rose, Richard Harmon, and Brec Bassinger, the film mixes legacy callbacks with slick modern visuals, earning strong word of mouth and a surprisingly solid B+ CinemaScore — high praise for a horror title.
This strong reception mirrors other successful horror reboots. From Halloween (2018) to Nightmare on Elm Street (2010), horror properties that return with polish and respect for the originals often land big. Bloodlines appears to have struck that same nostalgic nerve.
Demographically, the audience skewed male (52%), with the 25–34 age group accounting for the largest share at 34%. Only 27% of ticket buyers were over the age of 35, making it a clear hit among younger horror fans. Regionally, it played strongest in the South, South Central, and Midwest, with Regal Times Square in NYC leading all venues with nearly $82,000 through Friday.
Warner Bros. Doubles Down with Sinners Still Going Strong
It wasn’t just Bloodlines that helped Warner Bros. dominate the weekend. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, in its fifth weekend, continued its stellar run, earning an estimated $15 million, only a modest 32% drop from the previous frame. The drama, now sitting at over $240 million domestically, is comfortably among the top-grossing films of the year.
Thunderbolts Holds at No. 2, Crosses $150M Domestically
Meanwhile, Disney and Marvel’s Thunderbolts edged past Sinners to retain second place with a projected $15.5 million, despite a steeper 52% drop. The superhero film’s domestic total now climbs to $154.4 million, while its global tally surpasses the $300 million mark. Though holding reasonably well, the film’s legs suggest audiences may be feeling franchise fatigue.
A Minecraft Movie and The Accountant 2 Maintain Momentum
Still holding strong in its seventh weekend, A Minecraft Movie brought in an estimated $5.5 million–$6 million. With over $900 million in global grosses, it remains the top-grossing title of 2025 so far and continues to surprise with its staying power among younger viewers and families.
Amazon MGM Studios’ The Accountant 2, starring Ben Affleck, is proving to be a steady performer. The action thriller grossed $4.6 million in its fourth frame, bringing its domestic total to just shy of $60 million. It narrowly edged out one of the weekend’s new releases for the fifth spot.
Hurry Up Tomorrow Opens Soft, Despite Star Power
Lionsgate and Live Nation’s Hurry Up Tomorrow, a musical psychological thriller starring Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd), failed to strike a chord with audiences. The film debuted to just $3 million–$3.6 million, despite co-stars Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan and a promotional push linked to Tesfaye’s latest studio album.
The critical response has been poor, and audiences were equally unenthusiastic — the film received a C- CinemaScore. With an average ticket price of $12.91, estimated admissions ranged between 232,000 and 278,000. For comparison, The Weeknd’s May 9 tour stop in Glendale, AZ, pulled in $8.7 million with 58,000 attendees and a ticket average of $150. The theatrical turnout suggests his concert draw isn’t translating to box office success.
Indie Spotlight: Friendship Delivers Big on Limited Screens
In the specialty market, A24’s Friendship quietly made waves. Expanding to just 62 theaters, the film is projected to earn $2.5 million, yielding a stellar per-theater average of $23,333 — the best of the weekend. The indie darling is showing early signs of strong legs thanks to critical acclaim and growing word-of-mouth buzz.
Horror’s Big Comeback Year?
If the success of Bloodlines is any indication, audiences are more than ready for classic horror done right. The pattern mirrors previous high-performing horror reboots: The Amityville Horror (2005) opened to $23.5M, Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) to $32.9M, and Halloween (2018) with Jamie Lee Curtis to a whopping $76.2M.
The genre’s current momentum, powered by authentic reimaginings rather than cynical cash grabs, shows no signs of slowing. As Bloodlines leads the charge, other studios are likely to take note: a smart, slick reboot still sells — and sells big.
Weekend Top 5 at a Glance
Final Destination: Bloodlines – $46M (New)
Thunderbolts* – $15.5M (Total: $154.4M)
Sinners – $15M (Total: $240M+)
A Minecraft Movie – $5.5M–$6M (Total: $900M+ worldwide)
The Accountant 2 – $4.6M (Total: ~$60M)
Data sourced from studio estimates and weekend box office projections via Box Office Mojo and The Hollywood Reporter. Boxoffice numbers are based on estimates and subject to change
