`Final Destination Bloodlines` had the best opening in franchise history and received a 93% `freshness` rating on RT

What new movies did the sixth installment of the cult horror surpass? And how much did it earn in its first week of release?

During its first weekend in the US, the sequel grossed $51 million, repeating this result on international screens. The total box office is $102 million, while the film's budget was only $50 million. It's already in the black.

For comparison: the previous record belonged to the fourth film in 2009, which opened with $27.4 million. Now, it's nearly twice as much.

Actor Tony Todd in a white shirt with suspenders stands at an angle and looks sideways against the background of an office — Scene from 'Final Destination: Bloodlines'

In the plot of the sixth installment, student Stephanie learns that her grandmother once saved lives by predicting a deadly incident. Now it's her turn, and a new series of ominous coincidences is already beginning.

Interestingly, critics and audiences received the film almost equally favorably. The former gave it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, while the latter gave it 89%. This is an absolute record for the entire series. For comparison, the first film in the series has a "freshness" rating of only 41.

Now, a few numbers: during the week of release, 'Bloodlines' confidently surpassed Marvel's 'Thunderbolts' — second place in ticket sales ($16.5 million), and the vampire series 'Sinners' — third place ($15.4 million).

Trailer for 'Final Destination: Bloodlines'

I think the success of the sixth 'Final Destination' installment is well-deserved. It's a cult franchise with its always recognizable feature — death, from which there is no escape. But it's not just nostalgia for the 'good old days.' It's also skilled genre work, a gripping script, and experiences that are still worth reliving.

Also, an old acquaintance appears in the sequel — Tony Todd, the mysterious pathologist William Bludworth from previous parts. Unfortunately, the role became one of his last as the actor passed away on November 6, 2024. We can pay tribute to him by watching the film. Earlier, we at zoomboola.com reported on another successful launch this year — the sci-fi series 'Eternaut' from Netflix.