Hollywood adaptations of video games are nothing new to the entertainment industry; the latest buzz centers around the much-awaited film version of the recognizable video game series, Five Nights at Freddy’s. Josh Hutcherson’s starrer film has finally arrived after eight arduous years of planning, director switching, and script revision! It is a fun and silly ride that offers a satisfying scare that fans of all ages will love and appreciate.
Well, the domestic box office debut of Emma Tammi’s Five Nights at Freddy’s is historic, contributing to the overall revenue growth. Notwithstanding a $20 million budget, the supernatural horror movie brought in over $260 million at the box office globally. As per reports, it needs just $8 million more to become 2023’s highest-grossing horror film.
Josh Hutcherson’s Five Nights at Freddy’s: Box Office Score
As of this writing, Five Nights at Freddy’s has made $261.2 million in total revenue, $129.1 million in the US and Canada and $132.1 million in other territories. Estimates were increased to $78 million after it made $39.4 million on its first day. Josh Hutcherson‘s movie ended up taking the top spot at the box office with a $80 million debut.
It was the best opening weekend for a horror movie in 2023, Blumhouse’s best opening, surpassing Halloween’s $76.2 million. Five Nights at Freddy’s day and date opening weekend was the second best ever (behind Black Widow’s $80.3 million in 2021). Moreover, it had the second-highest opening of any video game movie, trailing behind The Super Mario Bros. Movie’s $146.4 million April debut.
It is just $8 million away from becoming the highest-grossing horror film of 2023, according to The Hollywood Handle. Meanwhile, according to Deadline, Five Nights at Freddy‘s was initially
“Eyeing a $50 million-plus start and possibly even more”.
Many exhibitors anticipated an opening weekend close to a staggering $85 million; they felt that was underselling the horror film.
Josh Hutcherson Was ‘So Excited’ About Five Nights At Freddy’s
Josh Hutcherson’s breakthrough performance came in the Hunger Games films as Peeta. Five Nights at Freddy’s could be a boon to his career. On a $20 million budget, the film, which was based on the well-liked video game series of the same name, brought in a total of $261.2 million worldwide.
The actor shared his excitement about Five Nights at Freddy’s, as noted by film director Emma Tammi, who informed NBC Insider.
“He was so excited about the franchise and the animatronics and the really fun elements of Five Nights at Freddy’s. But he was also engaged on a deeper character level and did such an authentic job of portraying Mike.”
Tammi is obviously aware of her audience. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, she declined to respond to questions about mythology, choosing instead to refer the questions to her devoted fans:
“That’s much more interesting than whatever my answer is going to be.”
Moreover, she teased fans with the following statement following the success of the film, though a sequel has not been announced:
“We have some loose ends that I think are going to have to come back in a sequel to be tied up.”
Expectations for the Five Nights at Freddy’s are high because it is based on a beloved video game, especially since Blumhouse, the masters of horror, is involved. Josh Hutcherson, Mary Stuart Masterson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, and Matthew Lillard are among the actors in Tammi’s film.
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