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Violent Night 2 is a Christmas action comedy with the Stranger Things star David Harbour in the leading role. The film is returning after about four years, and the opening weekend projections are already in for its North American box office debut. The numbers are modest, if not spectacular, yet the bigger question is whether it can surpass the original’s opening weekend. Keep scrolling for the deets.
The first film was released in 2022 and was directed by Tommy Wirkola, who returned for the sequel as well. The first film received positive reviews but fell short of the $100 million mark at the worldwide box office. The sequel is returning in December, and that month is filled with major tentpole releases, including Avengers: Doomsday and Dune 3. Therefore, it will have a tough time attracting audiences to the theaters.
How much is the film tracking to earn on its opening weekend in North America?
According to early estimates from Box Office Pro, Violent Night 2 is poised for a modest debut at the box office in North America. It is currently tracking to earn between $8 million and $12 million in its opening weekend at the domestic box office. It is releasing in the post-Thanksgiving period, which is traditionally a quiet stretch at the box office. Over the past decade, only twice has a new release dethroned the previous weekend’s number-one film: Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 in 2025, with $75.9 million, and Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé in 2023, with $23 million.
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How does it stack up against the first movie?
For the unversed, Violent Night opened with a slightly better number than the projected upper end of the sequel. It collected $13.4 million in its opening weekend at the North American box office. Therefore, if the sequel lands within this projected range, then it will open below its predecessor.
The sequel might be facing weaker initial interest due to the first film’s not-so-overwhelming reception. Additionally, David Harbour’s public visibility may have cooled following the conclusion of Netflix’s hugely popular Stranger Things last December.
More about the movie
The film follows Santa Claus as he loses his magic after being put on the naughty list and must rediscover the true meaning of Christmas while taking on a ruthless gangster terrorizing a small community. David Harbour returns as Santa Claus, joined by newcomers Kristen Bell, Jared Harris, Joe Pantoliano, Maxwell Friedman, Daniela Melchior, and Andrew Bachelor. Violent Night 2 will be released on December 4.
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