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Blumhouse and Atomic Monster's merger has led to their combined horror film slate surpassing $1 billion at the worldwide box office in 2025, driven by hits like 'The Conjuring: Last Rites' and 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2', marking a profitable year with a strong lineup despite some underperformers.
‘Black Phone 2’ debuted at No. 1 at the North American box office with $26.5 million, surpassing the original’s opening and marking a positive turn for Blumhouse, amidst a slow October moviegoing season and a worldwide launch of $42 million.
Black Phone 2 topped the weekend box office with a $26.5M debut, outperforming expectations and marking a significant win for Blumhouse, while other films like Tron: Ares and Good Fortune underperformed. The overall box office saw a slight decline compared to last year, with Black Phone 2 benefiting from positive reviews and limited competition.
Black Phone 2 opened strongly with $26.5 million in the U.S. and $42 million globally, performing well against its $30 million budget and marking a significant win for Blumhouse. The film, praised for expanding the universe and audience reception, outperformed expectations and led the box office, while other releases like Tron: Ares and Good Fortune had mixed results.
Black Phone 2, a horror sequel directed by Scott Derrickson, attempts to expand on its predecessor by introducing supernatural elements and a religious undertone, but it struggles with convoluted plot, unoriginal villain, and unscary set pieces, making it a disappointing entry that fails to justify its franchise potential.
'Black Phone 2' is estimated to debut between $18 million and $29 million at the North American box office, aiming to boost Blumhouse's recent streak of underwhelming results. The film, starring Ethan Hawke, is part of a sluggish October movie season, with expectations similar to the first film’s opening in 2021. The box office landscape remains challenging, with upcoming releases expected to drive future growth.
Jason Blum, founder of Blumhouse, discusses his company's success in horror, recent challenges, and future projects, including expanding the Stanley Hotel into a horror museum, rebooting franchises like 'Saw,' and his ongoing pursuit of iconic characters like Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees. Despite setbacks at the box office and industry shifts, Blum remains optimistic about the future of horror and his company's innovative low-budget model, while also embracing new technologies like AI.
Blumhouse, once dominant in horror, is reevaluating its strategy after four consecutive box office misses in 2024, including the underperforming sequel M3GAN 2.0, which failed to meet expectations despite the original's success. The company is focusing on more traditional horror releases and learning from this year's setbacks to adapt to a saturated market and changing audience preferences.
Jason Blum discusses the underperformance of 'M3GAN 2.0', Blumhouse's recent slump, lessons learned, and the state of the horror genre, along with a box office prediction for 'Jurassic World: Rebirth'.
Blumhouse has acquired a stake in the 'Saw' horror franchise from Twisted Pictures, bringing the series back to its original creator James Wan, with Lionsgate continuing distribution. The deal marks a significant step in revitalizing the franchise, which has generated over $1 billion globally, and involves collaboration with Content Partners. Wan and Leigh Whannell are expected to have creative input for future installments.
Blumhouse has acquired the rights to future 'Saw' films from Twisted Pictures, while Lionsgate retains a 50% stake in the franchise, which includes 10 movies and various merchandise. The deal returns the franchise to its original creators, James Wan and Leigh Whannell, with Wan expressing enthusiasm for the future of the series under Blumhouse's leadership.
Blumhouse has acquired the rights to all future 'Saw' films and properties, reuniting with original director James Wan, while Lionsgate continues its partnership and retains a stake. The deal marks a return of the franchise to Wan and aims to push the legacy forward with new creative directions.
Blumhouse is in negotiations to acquire a stake in the Saw horror franchise from Twisted Pictures, potentially bringing the franchise back into the fold of creator James Wan, who directed the original film. The deal, which stalled earlier this year over pricing issues, could lead to new movies or series, and marks a trend of creatives gaining ownership of their creations. The Saw franchise, launched in 2004, has been highly profitable and expansive, with the latest film released in 2023.
Blumhouse is acquiring the rights to the Twisted Pictures' portion of the Saw franchise from Lionsgate, potentially paving the way for new installments and bringing original co-creator James Wan back into the fold, despite recent uncertainties about the franchise's future.
Blumhouse is acquiring the rights to the 'Saw' horror franchise from Twisted Pictures, with Lionsgate remaining a partner owning 50%, as James Wan, the creator, reconnects with the IP. No new movie is currently in development, and previous plans for 'Saw XI' have been stalled due to creative differences.