The chilling Final Destination franchise has returned to theatres with Bloodlines, the sixth installment and the first in 14 years. Known for its spine-tingling death sequences who could forget the infamous log truck scene? the film reintroduces the deadly chain of fate with a fresh storyline and familiar terror.
Decent Start in India, But Yet to Cross Double Digits
According to Sacnilk.com, Bloodlines opened in India with a net collection of Rs 4.50 crore on Thursday. The English version contributed Rs 2.5 crore, followed by Rs 1.5 crore from the Hindi dub and Rs 50 lakh from Tamil and Telugu combined. On Day 2 (Friday), the film gained momentum, collecting Rs 5.25 crore Rs 3.25 crore from English, Rs 1.6 crore from Hindi, and Rs 45 lakh from Southern languages. This brings the two-day total to Rs 9.75 crore, narrowly missing the Rs 10 crore milestone.
if #FinalDestinationBloodlines proves anything, it’s that Richard Harmon deserves to be a bigger name in horror.
he’s the best part of this movie for sure, and reminded of his incredible turns in Grave Encounters 2 and The 100.
more of him on the big screen, please! pic.twitter.com/HF7ujvW4bF
— bec (@rxbeccajohnson) May 14, 2025
Facing Competition, But Global Performance Is Strong
The film is expected to rise over the weekend but will face tough competition from Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, releasing May 17, which is already generating strong buzz.
Internationally, Bloodlines had a powerful start with $5.5 million from Thursday previews in the US. Industry estimates suggest a $35–45 million domestic opening weekend, potentially the biggest debut in the franchise. Previous highs include The Final Destination (2009) at $28.3 million.
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Globally, the film is projected to earn $70–80 million in its opening weekend a strong return on its $50 million budget.
New Faces, Same Deadly Fate
Directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, and written by Guy Busick and Lori Evans Taylor, the film stars Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Tony Todd, and others. It follows a college student confronting a dark family history where death doesn’t forget.
