Final Destination: Bloodlines welcomed a good response in India, earning Rs. 26.25 crore (USD 3.05 million) across its extended weekend of four days. The horror thriller posted the fourth-best opening ever for a Hollywood horror film in the nation, trailing only behind the big boys of the Conjuring franchise.
The movie opened on Thursday and recorded day-wise growth consistently over the weekend:
Thursday: Rs. 5.25 crore
Friday: Rs. 6.00 crore
Saturday: Rs. 7.00 crore
Sunday: Rs. 8.00 crore
This steady growth pattern is particularly impressive in light of the stiff competition from Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which opened on Saturday. Although such a big release could have tampered with Bloodlines’ box office drive, the film refused to budge, bettering its daily take and ending a great first weekend on a high note.
A Solid Weekend Trend, Big Lifetime Target
Industry experts point out that this consistent box office performance has almost guaranteed a Rs. 50 crore-plus final figure for the movie—a feat realised by just four Hollywood horror movies in India so far. In the near future, the next big milestone will be Annabelle: Creation’s lifetime figure of Rs. 63 crore. Crossing it would make Bloodlines the second-highest-grossing Hollywood horror movie ever in India.
Franchise’s Best Performance in India
Final Destination: Bloodlines has already emerged as the highest-grossing installment of the Final Destination franchise in India, well ahead of the Rs. 7.70 crore lifetime collection of Final Destination 5. The franchise has had a following in India for quite some time, but previous installments did not find box office success because of the restricted appeal of Hollywood movies at the time. With the market much more welcoming and open now, Bloodlines has finally tapped into that potential.
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Conclusion
Starting strong, increasing collections in the face of competition, and an avid horror fan base in India, Final Destination: Bloodlines has made a breakout showing. If it keeps this up, the movie is all set to re-write box office history for Hollywood horror in India, confirming that India is officially a part of the global horror scene.
