The horror genre just got a bloody boost as Final Destination Bloodlines, the sixth installment in the long-running Final Destination series, stormed the box office with a staggering $102 million in global ticket sales during its opening weekend.
With a production budget of $50 million, the film has already doubled its costs in just one week, marking a phenomenal financial success for Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema.
This debut not only recouped its budget but also set a new benchmark for the franchise, outpacing the previous record holder, 2009’s The Final Destination, which opened to $27.4 million domestically.
The film’s opening weekend saw $51 million from North American markets and an equal $51 million from 74 international territories, showcasing its universal appeal.
This global haul of $102 million makes Bloodlines the best start in the series’ 25-year history, a testament to the enduring allure of its premise — where Death hunts down those who escape its grasp through increasingly gruesome and inventive accidents.
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Directed by Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky, the film introduces a fresh generational twist, focusing on a family whose existence defies fate after their grandmother cheated death decades ago.
What’s fueling this killer performance? Exceptional word-of-mouth and critical acclaim have played a massive role. Final Destination Bloodlines has earned the highest ratings in the franchise’s history across major platforms: a 7.1 on IMDb, a 74% on Metacritic, and an impressive 94% on Rotten Tomatoes.
These scores surpass all previous entries, with critics praising the film’s fiendishly creative kills, dark humor, and seamless blend of practical and CGI effects. Audiences have echoed this sentiment, granting the film a B+ CinemaScore and an 89% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, further amplifying its momentum.
The film’s success isn’t just a win for horror fans but a bright spot for Warner Bros., which has been on a hot streak with recent hits like A Minecraft Movie and Sinners. Bloodlines dethroned Marvel’s Thunderbolts* in its opening weekend, claiming the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office.
With Memorial Day weekend approaching, the film faces competition from Disney’s Lilo & Stitch and Paramount’s Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, but its strong reception could give it legs as an R-rated alternative for thrill-seekers.
Given this unprecedented start, fans are already buzzing about the possibility of a seventh installment. The franchise has historically been a reliable earner, with the first five films collectively grossing $666.7 million worldwide against a combined budget of $154 million.
Bloodlines is on track to become the highest-grossing entry, needing just $188 million globally to claim that title. With its current trajectory and the horror genre’s enduring popularity, an announcement for Final Destination 7 seems inevitable — fans are eagerly awaiting news of Death’s next return.
