Black Phone 2 is holding strong at the box office, crossing the $50 million mark in North America after 12 days. The sequel has already earned over half of its predecessor’s domestic total, with a current cumulative of $51.4 million, according to Box Office Mojo.
With Halloween just around the corner, the film is well-positioned to benefit from the seasonal surge in horror audiences, especially since there are no major competing horror releases currently in theaters. The movie has consistently stayed in the daily top three, showing strong momentum.
Daily Performance Highlights
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On its second discounted Tuesday, Black Phone 2 collected $1.45 million, marking a 44% increase from the previous discounted Tuesday, when it earned $3.06 million.
How Much More to Beat the Original?
The original The Black Phone (2022), directed by Scott Derrickson, earned $90.1 million domestically over 91 days. To surpass this, the sequel needs roughly a 75% jump from its current domestic total, meaning it is less than $40 million away from claiming the domestic crown. Given its steady performance and Halloween boost, the sequel is on track to exceed its predecessor.
Worldwide Update
Globally, Black Phone 2 has earned $84.5 million and is approaching the $100 million milestone. The original film collected $161.4 million worldwide, and the sequel, starring Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, and Jeremy Davies, is expected to continue its strong theatrical run in the coming weeks.
Black Phone 2 demonstrates that a well-timed horror release can dominate the box office, especially during the Halloween season.
