The horror sequel ‘Black Phone 2’ from Universal and Blumhouse has claimed the number one spot at the Halloween box office. Despite its victory, the overall box office performance has hit a new low for 2025, highlighting a challenging weekend for cinemas nationwide.
‘Black Phone 2’ managed to bring in $7.6 million, making it the top draw for moviegoers this weekend. However, the lack of competition and underwhelming openings from other films contributed to the year’s weakest box office turnout.
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A Quiet Weekend for Theaters
Industry analysts attribute this sluggish weekend to a soft slate of releases and shifting audience preferences. The success of ‘Black Phone 2’ proves that horror continues to attract audiences, especially around Halloween, but the industry awaits bigger blockbusters to reinvigorate movie theaters.
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