Black Phone 2 Box Office Numbers Expected to Overperform This Weekend

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Early predictions suggest the sequel to *The Black Phone*, titled *Black Phone 2*, will be a box office success. Set to release nationwide on October 17, 2025, after a premiere at Fantastic Fest in September, the film is expected to benefit from a relatively quiet October movie schedule leading up to Halloween. The original *Black Phone* was a surprise hit as theaters recovered from the pandemic, and experts now believe the sequel will exceed expectations for a number of reasons.

What are the latest Black Phone 2 box office predictions?

Black Phone 2 is predicted to bring in between $21.5 million and $26.5 million in its first weekend in US theaters. Experts estimate the film will ultimately earn between $55 million and $84 million during its entire theatrical run.

According to mid-October reports from Box Office Theory, current estimates suggest higher box office numbers for the film than traditional tracking predicts, which places the opening weekend between $16 and $17 million. The report highlights a few factors that indicate the film may perform better than expected.

The Black Phone 2 is launching at a good time, as there aren’t many other new movies coming out right before Halloween. This means it will face little competition, especially for horror fans. The only other significant releases during those two weeks are the anime film Chainsaw Man and the Springsteen documentary, but neither of those are horror movies.

Critics have given the film positive reviews, with a 75% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 85 reviews (as of this writing). Notably, Stephen King, the renowned author, thinks the sequel is even better than the first one. The performances by Ethan Hawke and Mason Thames are also expected to attract a wide audience, especially young adults and women.

Scott Derrickson, the director of Black Phone 2, has revealed that the film draws inspiration from his own childhood experiences.

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2025-10-17 00:56