The highly anticipated Universal/Blumhouse film, Five Nights at Freddy’s, has taken the global box office by storm. With a projected worldwide opening of $130M, the horror film has shattered records and exceeded expectations. This not only marks the biggest horror opening of the year but also the largest global debut for a Blumhouse title, surpassing the previous record set by Halloween.
Five Nights at Freddy’s is currently captivating audiences in 64 international markets, where it is anticipated to earn $52M through Sunday. Overseas, the film has become a sensation, breaking several records along the way. It has claimed the title of the biggest original horror opening overseas in 2023 and ranks as the second biggest horror opening of the year, trailing only The Nun II. Additionally, the film has achieved the status of the top offshore horror opening of all time in Chile, Peru, and Uruguay.
On its opening day, Five Nights at Freddy’s raked in an impressive $13.3M worldwide. Some notable contributions came from markets like Mexico ($2.1M), the UK & Ireland ($1.5M), Australia ($900K), Brazil ($800K), Germany ($800K), Poland ($800K), and Saudi Arabia ($600K). The film received a warm reception, particularly in Germany, Brazil, and Australia, where it achieved the best opening day ever for a Blumhouse film.
Five Nights at Freddy’s broke records in numerous markets, claiming the title of the biggest horror opening day of the year in 15 countries, including Mexico, Germany, Australia, Argentina, and Chile. It also performed exceptionally well in several other territories, ranking as the second highest-grossing film of 2023 in Brazil, Singapore, German-speaking Switzerland, Central America, and Colombia.
With such an impressive start, Five Nights at Freddy’s is poised for continued success at the box office. As the film expands its reach and opens in more international markets, it is expected to maintain its strong performance. Tomorrow’s update will provide a comprehensive look at the film’s overall worldwide success and provide further insight into its impact on the horror genre.