The Nun 2 Claims Top Spot at Global Box Office with Record-Breaking Conjuring Opening, Surpassing US Expectations
The Nun 2 dominates global box office with an impressive $32 million opening weekend in the US, surpassing expectations and setting a new record for the Conjuring franchise Exciting times ahead as we anticipate the film's overall global earnings
Summary
The Nun 2 achieved a remarkable worldwide debut, raking in an impressive $85.3 million in its opening weekend. This stellar performance establishes it as the second highest-grossing film in the Conjuring Universe, trailing only behind its predecessor, The Nun.The global success of the film showcases its popularity among international audiences, despite its modest domestic box office earnings of approximately $32.6 million. The Nun 2 is a direct continuation of the story of Valak, the demonic nun, and its chilling encounters with Sister Irene (played by Taissa Farmiga), following up on the events of the 2018 film, The Nun.
The Nun 2 debuted with a massive opening weekend at the worldwide box office. As the ninth installment in the Conjuring Universe, the film centers around the menacing Valak, a demonic nun, terrorizing a French boarding school and engaging in another intense confrontation with Sister Irene. Serving as a direct sequel to 2018's The Nun, which delved into Valak's backstory after its initial appearance in 2016's The Conjuring 2, the film has garnered significant attention.
According to Deadline, The Nun 2 has accumulated an impressive global opening weekend revenue of $85.3 million. This places it as the second highest-grossing debut worldwide among all films within the Conjuring Universe, trailing only behind the original The Nun. Notably, despite a somewhat moderate domestic box office performance of approximately $32.6 million, this achievement is noteworthy.
How Much Money Could The Nun 2 Make Overall?
The Nun 2 has found success in international markets, although its domestic gross falls short compared to other films in the franchise. This could be attributed to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strikes, where actors are withholding promotion of struck projects in support of fair pay. Nonetheless, securing the second spot globally, following The Nun, is a positive outcome for the sequel. The Nun remains the highest-grossing film in the Conjuring Universe, with a total worldwide gross of $363.3 million. While The Nun 2's global opening falls behind the original's $133.2 million, if it continues to maintain its pace relative to the first movie, it could potentially reach a worldwide gross of approximately $232.7 million.
If that were to happen, The Nun 2 would rank as the sixth highest-grossing film in the entire franchise. Although it may not match its current position on the chart, it would still represent a positive turn for the franchise. Every movie from the Conjuring Universe released since 2018 (which includes Annabelle Comes Home, The Curse of La Llorona, and The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It) has yielded lower earnings, suggesting that the new sequel might bring the universe back to its former glory.
