The Black Phone 2 Rings Up $2.6 Million in Previews: A Haunting Sequel's Box Office Success Story
The highly anticipated sequel, "The Black Phone 2," is already making waves at the box office, with an impressive $2.625 million in Thursday previews. This thrilling follow-up to the 2021 hit "The Black Phone" is set to captivate audiences once again with its chilling tale of supernatural encounters and gripping suspense.
With a stellar cast including Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, and Madeleine McGraw, the film promises to deliver a gripping narrative where the line between life and death blurs. The original movie introduced the menacing character of The Grabber, played by Hawke, who terrorized young Finney (Thames) and his psychic sister. The supernatural phone, a key element in the story, allowed the siblings to communicate with the ghostly victims of The Grabber, adding a layer of intrigue to the plot.
This sequel takes the story to a new level, bringing back the original cast to face off against The Grabber once more, but this time from beyond the grave. The talented ensemble also features Demian Bichir, Jeremy Davies, Migues Mora, Arianna Rivas, Anna Lore, and Graham Abbey, ensuring a rich and diverse range of characters.
Despite the challenges faced by the film industry post-COVID-19, "The Black Phone 2" is poised to become a box office sensation. With a $30 million budget, the film aims to surpass the success of the original, which grossed $161 million worldwide. The sequel's potential to captivate audiences and turn around Blumhouse's recent box office misfires, including "Wolf Man," "The Woman in the Yard," "Drop," and "M3GAN 2.0," is a testament to the enduring appeal of suspenseful and supernatural storytelling.
As the weekend unfolds, "The Black Phone 2" is expected to dominate the box office, outperforming last week's winner, "Tron: Ares," and newcomer "Good Fortune," a comedy featuring Aziz Ansari, Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, and Keke Palmer. With its blend of suspense and supernatural elements, "The Black Phone 2" is set to thrill audiences and solidify its place as a must-watch sequel.
