GET ME REWRITE: Movie audiences lose their enthusiasm for Black Phone 2, box office down 52% in week 2 of release

Box office results:  Box Office Mojo

Rebecca Rubin reports in Variety on October 19, 2025:

“We’ve seen word-of-mouth grow over the weekend,” says Universal’s president of domestic distribution Jim Orr. “The reasons are simple: Blumhouse and director Scott Derrickson have crafted something that’s terrifying, with a great cast. It’s just what audiences want to see in theaters.” 

Since ticket sales are split roughly 50-50 between studios and movie theaters, “Black Phone 2” needs to stick around to count as a major comeback for Blumhouse.  

With a 52% drop in box office revenue, "Black Phone 2" is not positioned to 'stick around'.  By Thanksgiving, there will be no room at the inn.