Sat May 17 17:40:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing the box office report:

**Headline: “Final Destination: Bloodlines” Smashes Box Office Records with $46 Million Opening**

**Los Angeles, CA** – The horror genre is alive and well, as evidenced by the massive debut of New Line’s “Final Destination: Bloodlines.” Distributed by Warner Bros., the film defied expectations, slashing its way to an estimated $46 million opening weekend. This marks the best opening day in the “Final Destination” franchise, exceeding all previous entries and setting a new record for the series.

The film’s success is attributed to its high-gloss production value coupled with an authentic homage to the franchise’s original roots, similar to the successful reboots of “Nightmare on Elm Street” and “Halloween.” “Bloodlines” received a B+ CinemaScore, which is considered high praise for the genre.

While “Final Destination: Bloodlines” dominated, other films held their own. Warner Bros.’ “Sinners” continues to show impressive staying power, projected to earn $15 million in its fifth weekend, bringing its total to over $240 million. Disney’s “Thunderbolts*” took second place with an estimated $15.5 million for the weekend, and a $154.4 million domestic cumulative.

The Weeknd’s concert film, “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” had a less stellar debut, anticipated to earn between $3 million and $3.6 million. The film’s opening was eclipsed by the gross of a single night of The Weeknd’s recent tour, reinforcing the idea that concertgoers and moviegoers aren’t always the same audience. While targeting The Weeknd’s fanbase with a focus on young, Latino and Hispanic women, the film received poor critical reviews, which are thought to have impacted ticket sales.

“Accountant 2” from Amazon MGM Studios is expected to come in around $4.6 million for fifth place.

Overall, the box office is booming, with the total weekend take for all films estimated at $102.8 million, a 6% increase compared to the same weekend last year. “Final Destination: Bloodlines” proves that a well-executed horror reboot can resonate with audiences and reignite a beloved franchise.

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