Horror sequel "Insidious: The Red Door" dethrones "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" as the top-grossing film at the box office, earning $32.7 million in ticket sales. "Indiana Jones" falls to second place with $26.5 million. Angel Studios' "Sound of Freedom" takes third place, while Disney Pixar's "Elemental" and Sony's "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" round out the top five.
Modestly budgeted horror film, Insidious: The Red Door, surpassed the second week of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny at the American box office, debuting at $32.6 million domestically. The success of the film sparked discussions on Film Twitter, with praise for actor Patrick Wilson and analysis of the role of trailers in the horror genre.
"Insidious: The Red Door" surpasses "Indiana Jones" at the weekend box office, earning an estimated $32.7 million and becoming the second-most successful debut in the Insidious franchise. Directed by franchise star Patrick Wilson, the horror film follows the Lambert family as they battle demons and malevolent spirits. Meanwhile, "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" drops over 50% in its second weekend, grossing an estimated $26.5 million. Conservative-leaning thriller "Sound of Freedom" surprises with a high third place, while Pixar's "Elemental" and "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" round out the top five.
"Insidious: The Red Door" surpasses "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" at the box office, earning $32.6 million in its opening weekend. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the horror film proves to be a profitable venture with a worldwide opening of $62 million. "Sound of Freedom," a real-life drama about fighting sex trafficking, surprises with an opening of $40.2 million and receives positive audience reception. Pixar's "Elemental" crosses the $100 million mark in its third weekend, while "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" becomes the highest-grossing movie of the summer. "Joy Ride" and "No Hard Feelings" disappoint at the box office, while "Transformers: The Rise of the Beasts" performs averagely.
Insidious: The Red Door dethrones Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny at the domestic weekend box office, earning $32.6 million compared to Indy's $26.5 million. The horror sequel also tops the global box office with $64.05 million, becoming the highest-grossing horror movie opening of 2019. Meanwhile, Sound of Freedom opens in third place with $18.2 million, and Elemental and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse round out the top five.
Sony's horror movie, Insidious: The Red Door, had a successful domestic opening, earning $32.65 million and surpassing the second weekend of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. This marks Sony's second-best horror opening and the second-best debut for an Insidious movie. The film's success is a significant win for Sony, which had not been reaping the same rewards from the horror genre as other studios. Insidious: The Red Door is the 16th Blumhouse film to open at number one. The movie's marketing campaign, including social media and real-life red doors, contributed to its success.
"Insidious: The Red Door" has had a strong international debut, becoming the biggest overseas horror debut since 2019 and earning $31.4 million from 52 markets. "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" has reached $248 million globally, with strong holds in several markets. "Elemental" is showing improvement overseas, with a current frame of $30 million from 48 markets. "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" has earned $9.2 million from 63 markets, bringing its total to $284.6 million overseas and $642.2 million worldwide. "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" has reached $261 million overseas and $408 million globally, with China contributing $89.5 million. "Fast X" has crossed $700 million at the global box office, surpassing the lifetime overseas take of "Fast & Furious 9."
Insidious: The Red Door surpasses Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny at the domestic box office, earning an estimated $32.7 million in its opening weekend. The horror film, despite weak reviews, achieved the second-best opening in the Insidious series. Meanwhile, Dial of Destiny experienced a significant drop in ticket sales, reaching a total of $248 million worldwide. Joy Ride, a raunchy comedy, had a disappointing opening with $5.9 million.
Sony's horror-thriller "Insidious: The Red Door" has exceeded expectations, earning $15.2 million on its opening day and projected to make $31 million over the weekend, surpassing "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" in its second weekend. Despite poor reviews and a C+ CinemaScore, the low-budget film is expected to be profitable soon. "Sound of Freedom" is projected to come in third at the box office, while the R-rated comedy "Joy Ride" is expected to have a soft opening.
"Insidious: The Red Door" surpasses box office projections and takes the No. 1 spot, earning $15 million on its opening day and is estimated to earn $31 million for the weekend, setting a new high for the horror franchise. "Indiana Jones 5" is expected to add $26 million, while "Joy Ride" opens to around $5.7 million.
"Insidious: The Red Door" surpasses expectations with a $15.2 million opening day, including $5 million from Thursday previews, and is projected to earn $31 million for the weekend, potentially dethroning "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" as the top film at the domestic box office. Despite negative reviews, the low-budget horror film is already a success. "Indiana Jones 5" is expected to earn around $26 million in its second weekend, while the espionage thriller "Sound of Freedom" is projected to reach a six-day total of $37 million. The R-rated comedy "Joy Ride" is opening below projections, and "Elemental" and "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" round out the top five at the box office.
"Insidious: The Red Door" is poised to challenge "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" for the top spot at the box office, with strong previews and a projected opening weekend of $26 million. While "Indiana Jones" is expected to bring in around $24-26 million, many rivals are already calling "Red Door" the winner. This is a significant success for Sony, which hasn't had a big win in the horror genre for some time. Other notable performances include "Joy Ride" with a projected opening of $5.6 million, "Sound of Freedom" with a 6-day haul of $36.3 million, and "Elemental" with a running total of $107.9 million.
"Insidious: The Red Door" earns $5 million in box office previews, while "Joy Ride" earns $1.1 million. "Insidious: The Red Door" is expected to make $25 million or more in its domestic debut, while "Joy Ride" is projected to have a more modest opening in the $7 million to $9 million range.
Patrick Wilson discusses his role in the final installment of the "Insidious" franchise, "Insidious: The Red Door," where he also makes his directorial debut. He reflects on the emotional depth of the horror genre and the importance of confronting trauma. Wilson also talks about his experience as a horror-loving dad and his involvement in the "Aquaman" sequel. Additionally, he shares his love for the metal group Ghost and his unexpected rock-star moment on the film's soundtrack.