Blumhouse's Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 claimed the top spot at the domestic box office with a $63 million opening weekend, adding $46 million from international markets for a $109 million global debut. Produced on a lean $36 million budget, the sequel—starring Josh Hutcherson and directed by Emma Tammi—falls short of the original's record $80 million Halloween 2023 bow but still signals strong franchise potential amid a horror-heavy year.
Disney's Zootopia 2 held second with $43 million, nearing $1 billion worldwide after its massive $156 million Thanksgiving launch. Wicked: For Good slipped to third, earning $15.6 million in its third frame despite a steep drop from its $91 million holiday opening.
The weekend highlights horror's resilience in a sluggish 2025 box office—the weakest October since the 1990s—with recent scares like Sinners ($48M debut), Weapons ($43.5M), Final Destination: Bloodlines ($51.6M), The Conjuring: Last Rites ($84M), and Black Phone 2 ($77.3M total) proving the genre's grip on audiences.