Universal/Blumhouse’s Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF) has taken the gaming and entertainment world by storm, surpassing all expectations with its global opening. The film has exceeded initial projections, with an estimated $130.6 million in global box office returns. This article will delve into the incredible success of FNAF and its impact on the horror genre.
FNAF has shattered records both domestically and internationally. Its $78 million opening weekend in the United States is nothing short of remarkable, considering the simultaneous release on the streaming platform Peacock. Exclusively released in theaters overseas, the film has outperformed all expectations, becoming the biggest horror opening of 2023 globally.
The international box office of FNAF is surpassing all predictions, with a staggering $52.6 million opening from 64 international markets. Latin America, in particular, has embraced the film with enthusiasm. Mexico leads the pack with a remarkable opening of $10.8 million, followed by the UK ($6.3 million), Australia ($3.8 million), Brazil ($3.9 million), and Germany ($2.6 million). Other notable markets include Argentina ($2.3 million) and Chile ($1.9 million).
FNAF has not only set records for the horror genre but also for Blumhouse, the film’s production company. It has surpassed the opening weekend performance of Blumhouse’s previous horror hit, Halloween. Moreover, FNAF has claimed the title of the biggest original horror opening of the year globally.
Several markets have witnessed outstanding achievements with FNAF’s release. In Chile, Peru, and Uruguay, the film achieved the highest opening day for a horror film in history. It also secured the top spot as the best debut for Blumhouse across 16 markets, including Germany, Brazil, and Australia. Additionally, FNAF claimed the second-highest opening day of 2023 in Mexico and the highest opening day of the year in Ukraine.
FNAF’s opening weekend has rewritten the record books in several countries. Peru, Chile, Poland, Ukraine, and Finland all experienced the biggest horror opening weekends ever. The film also claimed the title of the top horror start of 2023 in Mexico, the UK, Australia, Chile, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Peru, and several other countries.
The global success of Five Nights at Freddy’s showcases the immense popularity and cultural impact of the horror genre. FNAF’s exceptional performance at the box office, both domestically and internationally, is a testament to its captivating storytelling and dedicated fanbase. As the highest-grossing horror opening of 2023, this film has solidified its place in cinematic history.