Final Destination Bloodlines Tops Box Office With $102M Global Opening

Final Destination: Bloodlines marked a triumphant return for the horror franchise with a record-breaking $51 million domestic and $102 million global opening weekend, making it the biggest debut for any Final Destination film and the top R-rated horror opening this decade. The sixth installment, directed by Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky, ended a 14-year hiatus and outperformed major competitors like Marvel's Thunderbolts and Ryan Coogler's Sinners, both in domestic and international markets. Critically, Bloodlines achieved the highest Rotten Tomatoes score in the series at 93% from critics and 89% from audiences, further distinguishing itself from previous entries. The film's success is notable given its lack of major stars, featuring only one franchise crossover character, Tony Todd, in his final role. Warner Bros. continues its box office dominance with this release, following strong performances by A Minecraft Movie and Sinners. Bloodlines' blend of creative kills, nihilistic appeal, and nostalgic franchise elements clearly resonated with fans and critics alike, positioning it for a potential record-breaking total gross.