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- Black Phone 2, directed by Scott Derrickson, has had a successful global debut with earnings of over $42 million in its opening weekend.
- The films performance outperformed previous Blumhouse titles such as Sinners and Smile 2.
- In Brazil specifically, Black Phone 2 achieved a bigger opening than not only Black Phone 2, but also other Blumhouse films like Weapons and Smile 2.
- The success of Black Phone 2 underscores the ongoing appeal of horror films to moviegoers around the world.
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Blumhouse’s Black Phone 2 Dominates Globally, Outperforming Previous Horror Titles
Blumhouse’s Black Phone 2, directed by Scott Derrickson and starring Ethan Hawke, debuted last week to a strong reception. The film grossed over $42 million during its opening weekend, opening in 72 countries. Its performance surpassed previous Blumhouse titles, including Sinners and Smile 2. Notably, in Brazil, Black Phone 2 achieved a bigger opening than Sinners, Weapons, and Smile 2, underscoring horror’s continued appeal to moviegoers.
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| Official Name | Black Phone 2 |
| Brief Summary | Four years after escaping The Grabber, Finney Blake is struggling with his life after captivity. When his sister Gwen begins receiving calls in her dreams from the black phone and seeing disturbing visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp, the siblings become determined to solve the mystery and confront a killer who has grown more powerful in death and more significant to them than either could imagine. |
| Released | October 15, 2025 |
| Duration | 114 minutes |
| Genre | Horror, Thriller |
| Production Companies | Blumhouse Productions, Universal Pictures, Crooked Highway, Divide / Conquer |
| Countries of Origin | US |
| Actors | Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Demián Bichir, Miguel Mora, Jeremy Davies, Arianna Rivas, Maev Beaty, Graham Abbey, James Ransone, Anna Lore, Simon Webster, Shepherd Munroe, Chase B. Robertson, Dexter Bolduc, Jazlyn Wong-Lee, Julien Norman, Jacob Moran |
| Director | Scott Derrickson |
| Authors | Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill |
| Producers | Jason Blum, Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill |
| Ratings | 7.336/10 (67 reviews) |
| Homepage | http://www.blackphonemovie.com |