‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ Slashes Its Way to $46M Debut, Dominates Horror Box Office

Warner Bros celebrates dual success as ‘Sinners’ remains rock-solid with $15M in its fifth weekend; ‘Thunderbolts’ slips to third*

May 18, 2025

Horror is hot again—and Warner Bros. is leading the charge.

New Line’s ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ opened to a franchise-best $46 million, including a massive $21M Friday. Powered by strong nostalgia, stylish horror, and a solid B+ CinemaScore, the reboot has captivated a young, thrill-seeking audience—52% male, mostly 25–34. The South and Midwest led regional box office numbers, with Regal Times Square topping $82K on Friday alone.

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Meanwhile, ‘Sinners’, also from Warner Bros., is proving its staying power. Now in its fifth weekend, it brought in $15M, pushing its total to $240.3M, holding steady despite new competition.

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• Disney’s ‘Thunderbolts’* slipped to $15.5M this weekend, a 52% drop, with a running domestic total of $154.4M.
• Amazon MGM’s ‘Accountant 2’ and Lionsgate’s ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ (featuring The Weeknd) are battling for fifth place, with the latter expected to end around $3.6M despite poor reviews and a C- CinemaScore.
• ‘Minecraft Movie’ continues its robust run, adding $5.9M for a total of $416.6M domestically.

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🏆 Top 10 Films – Weekend Estimates (May 17–19, 2025)

Rank	Title	Studio	Weekend Gross	Total Gross	Weeks
1	Final Destination: Bloodlines	WB	$46M	$46M	1
2	Thunderbolts*	Disney	$15.5M	$154.4M	3
3	Sinners	WB	$15M	$240.3M	5
4	A Minecraft Movie	WB	$5.9M	$416.6M	7
5	Accountant 2	AMZ	$4.5M	$58.7M	4
6	Hurry Up Tomorrow	LG	$3.6M (est)	$3.6M	1
7	Clown in a Cornfield	IFC	$1.4M	$6.4M	2
8	Friendship	A24	$1.4M	$2M	2
9	Until Dawn	Sony	$750K	$19.5M	4
10	The Amateur	20th	$700K	$40.1M	6

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🎬 Box Office Takeaway

Horror franchises with nostalgic reboots are dominating 2025, especially when executed with flair and audience respect. Final Destination: Bloodlines is not just a revival—it’s a full-scale resurgence. And with ‘Sinners’ still going strong, Warner Bros. owns the scream circuit.

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