The latest installment of the iconic horror franchise, “Final Destination: Bloodlines,” has made a significant impact at the box office, drawing large crowds to theaters across the country. The movie, the sixth overall in the “Final Destination” series, debuted to number one at the domestic box office. It reaped a staggering $51 million in ticket sales its first weekend.
Starring Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan, “Final Destination: Bloodlines” features the franchise’s signature death traps that have captivated audiences for years. That massive opening weekend accounted for almost 15% of the entire domestic box office last year! It underscores the film’s immense popularity and demonstrates that big screen moviegoing is rebounding in a big way.
Industry analyst Paul Dergarabedian noted the film’s strong performance, stating, “This weekend is the perfect opening act for what could be one of the biggest Memorial weekends at the box office ever.” He further emphasized that competing films faced a challenging task against “Final Destination: Bloodlines,” remarking, “It was always going to have a tough time coming up against ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines.’”
While “Final Destination: Bloodlines” thrived, The Weeknd’s film encountered difficulties at the box office. Critics described it as an “exciting vanity project with surrealist imagination but stiff writing, no stakes, limited emotional weight and an unclear narrative,” according to Maria Sherman.
“Final Destination: Bloodlines” maintained its position as one of the top five movies over the weekend. Overall, the film’s commercial success proves that there is still demand for the series and ensures its legacy in the franchise.
