Final Destination: Bloodlines breaks franchise and R-rated horror records with a $51 million debut in North America.
Final Destination: Bloodlines has stormed the North American box office, registering a record-breaking $51 million during its opening weekend — surpassing all previous entries in the franchise and setting a new high for R-rated horror films post-pandemic. This sixth instalment outperformed projections of $35-$40 million by a substantial margin, beating notable rivals such as Sinners ($48 million), Halloween Kills ($49.4 million), Alien Romulus ($42 million), and Halloween Ends ($40 million).
The franchise’s unique premise—where characters battle Death itself rather than a traditional villain—continues to captivate audiences. Bloodlines seamlessly connects past films’ narratives while impressing viewers with cutting-edge VFX and gripping storytelling.
Notably, Bloodlines’ opening weekend gross has already surpassed the entire domestic box office runs of Final Destination 2 ($46.96 million) and Final Destination 5 ($42.58 million). It is also rapidly closing in on the US lifetime earnings of the first three films, having already exceeded Final Destination 1’s $53.3 million and nearing the third instalment’s $54.09 million.
Released on May 16, Bloodlines immediately claimed the #1 spot at the North American box office and is poised to set new benchmarks not only for the franchise but for the entire R-rated horror genre. Fans and analysts alike are eagerly watching to see how far this blockbuster will go
