Five Nights at Freddy's' Sets Box Office Ablaze with Record $78M+ Opening

In a spine-chilling cinematic triumph, Universal and Blumhouse's horror sensation, 'Five Nights at Freddy's,' is poised for an astounding $78 million-plus opening at the domestic box office. This monstrous success has already shattered records and taken its place among the all-time greats.

The horror flick, brought to life by Universal and Blumhouse, is making cinematic history. With a hair-raising $39.5 million on its opening Friday, including a bone-chilling $10.3 million from Thursday previews, 'Five Nights at Freddy's' is boldly defying industry expectations. It's now charting as the third-largest horror opening in history, trailing only behind New Line's iconic 'It' duology. Notably, it's also secured the coveted title of the most triumphant Halloween weekend opening ever, despite simultaneously debuting on the Peacock streaming service.

Furthermore, 'Five Nights at Freddy's' emerges as the most significant horror debut of 2023, surpassing 'Scream VI,' which raked in $44.4 million. Remarkably, it's the second-largest opening for a video-game adaptation, second only to 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie,' excluding inflation adjustments.

This terrifying trend extends overseas, where the film is set to earn an estimated $52 million from 60 international markets. Globally, it's expected to collect a staggering $130 million, all this from a modest $25 million budget. It surpasses 'The Nun II,' boasting the year's most substantial worldwide horror debut.

As this heart-stopping journey continues, with some speculating a potential $80 million domestic total, 'Five Nights at Freddy's' is on the cusp of making history, overtaking 'Halloween' (2018) to secure Blumhouse's most substantial domestic opening ever. This spellbinding success promises to become Blumhouse's crowning achievement on the global stage.