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The Strangers: Chapter 2 has opened to weak numbers despite the strong year that horror films have enjoyed so far. After a run of hits in 2025, the momentum has slowed with this latest release from Lionsgate, a studio already struggling to find steady success at the box office. Earlier this month, the studio put out The Long Walk, which has collected around $33 million worldwide and may continue to build in the coming weeks. However, the new Strangers sequel looks unlikely to make much headway.
The Strangers 2 Struggles at the Box Office
On Friday, The Strangers 2 earned an estimated $2.4 million (per Box Office Mojo), setting it on course for about $5.5 million across its opening weekend. The numbers fall far short of the previous film, The Strangers: Chapter 1, which had opened with around $12 million and eventually closed with just under $50 million globally. That film too was considered an underperformer when it was released in 2024.
The Strangers 2 Receives Harsh Reviews
The reviews for the new chapter have been very poor. The first installment in Harlin’s reboot holds a 21% score on Rotten Tomatoes, while Chapter 2 has dropped further to 16%. The reception mirrors the earlier complaints of weak storytelling and lack of scares.
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