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Blumhouse’s horror sensation Black Phone 2 now walks toward the final stretch of its box office journey, holding on to the attention it gained at home while trying to steady its footing overseas. The slasher sequel arrived with strong expectations because the first film built its own loyal corner, especially in the US. This time, the domestic crowd kept the energy alive, but the global stage did not respond with the same excitement. The movie made its way to the big screens without any heavy horror competition in sight, yet its international numbers slowed down far earlier than expected.
Overseas Numbers Fall Behind The First Movie & Other 2025 Horror Hits
After more than a month in theatres, Black Phone 2 has gathered $53.7 million from 73 different international markets. The number looks solid at first glance, but the gap appears once it stands beside the predecessor.
The original film concluded its global run with $71.3 million, resulting in a 24.5% dip in the overseas column for Black Phone 2. When placed next to other horror hits of the year, the picture shifts further. Zack Cregger’s surprise blockbuster Weapons delivered more than $116 million overseas, leaving Black Phone 2 trailing by 53.9%. Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later crossed above $80.8 million, widening the difference by 33.4%. Sinners climbed to $88.2 million, creating a 39% gap and Final Destination: Bloodlines powered its way to $177.7 million, which pushes the difference to 69.7%. The Conjuring: Last Rites soared to $316.3 million, putting Black Phone 2 behind by 83%. The comparison makes it clear that the sequel had a quieter journey both against its own franchise history and against the louder performers of this year’s horror slate.
