Five Nights At Freddy's Film Shatters Additional Box Office Records
Five Nights At Freddy's Movie shatters box office records, cementing its status as Blumhouse's top-grossing and spine-tingling thriller
The Five Nights at Freddy's movie has continued to dominate the box office, now reaching a total of $283 million in earnings from the US and international markets. This makes it Blumhouse's highest-grossing movie to date, surpassing the previous record set by Split in 2016 with $278.5 million in global earnings. Other successful Blumhouse films include Get Out and Halloween, both earning over $250 million at the global box office.
Jason Blum, the founder of Blumhouse, expressed his gratitude to director Emma Tammi, series creator Scott Cawthon, the cast and crew, the team from Jim Henson's Creature Shop, and distributor Universal Pictures for their invaluable contributions to the success of the movie.
The FNAF movie premiered at the end of October and swiftly became Blumhouse's highest-grossing opening weekend to date, making it no surprise that it has now also become Blumhouse's most successful movie overall. Additionally, it has claimed the title of 2023's top-grossing horror film. The impressive box office figures were achieved despite the movie's simultaneous release on Peacock.
The movie stars Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games) and Matthew Lillard (Scooby-Doo). Jim Henson's Creature Shop working on the spooky animatronics.
The film had been in development for an extended period and had renowned director Christopher Columbus attached to direct at one point. Cawthon was extremely protective of the story and script, which prolonged the development process. Ultimately, the FNAF movie achieved both commercial success and critical acclaim.
Cawthon joined fans at movie screenings and was pleasantly surprised by the success of the FNAF movie, calling it beyond his wildest dreams. For more information on the film, visit Our Website for a review of Five Nights at Freddy's. Looking ahead, do not anticipate an R-rated version of the movie.
Editor's P/S
The success of the Five Nights at Freddy's movie is a testament to the enduring popularity of the horror genre and the strength of the Blumhouse brand. The film's impressive box office performance, despite its simultaneous release on Peacock, is a clear indication of the pent-up demand for a big-screen adaptation of the popular video game series.
The film's strong critical reception and positive word-of-mouth from fans suggest that the filmmakers have successfully captured the essence of the games and translated it effectively to the big screen. The film's success is also a major win for Blumhouse, which has established itself as a leading producer of high-quality, commercially successful horror films.
