Which Alfred Hitchcock Hit Did Black Phone 2 Surpass At The Domestic Box Office? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

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Black Phone 2 has turned into the only real success story at the box office. Every other Hollywood film currently in theaters is struggling to fill seats, while this horror sequel continues to collect more than a million dollars every day since its release. Its arrival came as a relief for Blumhouse, which has had a rough year at the theatres. After a string of disappointments, the studio finally found its footing with this sequel, which has already become its highest-grossing film within days of its release.

Black Phone 2 Box Office: Strong Opening & Rising Numbers

Made on a modest $30 million budget, Black Phone 2 is already close to recovering its entire cost. It opened with $27 million in its first weekend and has now crossed $47 million worldwide. Out of this, $32 million came from North America, while $15.1 million arrived from international markets, per Box Office Mojo. The film is yet to reach several key countries, where it is set to open around Halloween, a perfect time for a horror movie. That timing is expected to push its global earnings even higher in the coming weeks.

Black Phone 2 Is Not Facing Any Major Competition At The Box Office

The box office field around the horror sequel looks empty as competing titles have failed to connect with audiences. Leonardo DiCaprio’s One Battle After Another has been struggling, while The Smashing Machine, The Strangers: Chapter 2, and Him have failed badly. Older blockbusters like The Conjuring: Last Rites and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, despite their massive earlier runs, are nearing the end of their theatrical life. With those fading out, Black Phone 2 stands alone, with almost no real challenge, allowing it to take full control of the screen.