Five Nights at Freddy's Film Breaks Box Office Records Despite Mixed Reviews

The film adaptation of the popular video game series, "Five Nights at Freddy's," has made a remarkable impact at the box office, setting new records with its recent theatrical release.

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"Five Nights at Freddy's" achieved a domestic opening weekend box office haul of $78 million and raked in $130 million globally.

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Notably, it now holds the record for the highest opening ever for a Halloween weekend release.

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The film's performance also places it as the highest-grossing horror movie of 2023, surpassing "The Nun II" with its $88.1 million opening.

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"Five Nights at Freddy's" broke the previous record for the highest opening weekend for a PG-13-rated horror film, previously held by "The Mummy Returns" at $68.1 million.

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In terms of all-time best horror film openings, "Five Nights at Freddy's" ranks at No. 3, trailing only "It" and "It: Chapter Two."

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The film's success is a milestone for Blumhouse Productions, surpassing their previous record set by "Halloween" in 2018 with an opening weekend of $76.2 million.

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Jason Blum, the producer, celebrated this achievement, acknowledging the film's massive opening weekend and its status as the biggest Blumhouse movie opening.

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