Box office: 'Black Phone 2' scares away competition

Entertainment Oct 20, 2025

Horror sequel "Black Phone 2" just grabbed the top spot at the North American box office this past weekend, pulling in $26.5 million—outperforming the first film's debut.
It's a big boost for Blumhouse Productions after some recent flops, and shows that scary movies still draw crowds.

Film's performance in numbers

The film was a hit with younger audiences—about 63% of ticket buyers were between 18 and 34, with strong support from Hispanic viewers (39%).
Globally, "Black Phone 2" has earned $42 million so far, holding its own against other new releases even as overall October movie attendance dipped compared to last year.