Hollywood's popular horror franchise, Final Destination, has unleashed its sixth installment, Final Destination: Bloodlines, creating a box office sensation worldwide. Within just four days of its release, it surpassed even the action franchise Mission Impossible in box office earnings.
Final Destination: Bloodlines Box Office Collection Day 4: While Ajay Devgn's Raid 2 was performing exceptionally well at the Bollywood box office, a Hollywood film has now entered the arena and given it stiff competition. Final Destination: Bloodlines, the sixth film in the franchise, had a spectacular opening on May 15th.
Directed by Jack Lipowski and Adam Stein, the film has garnered impressive collections at the Indian box office, captivating audiences. Not only in India, but globally, the film achieved in just four days a level of business that no Bollywood film has managed this year.
A 25-Year Legacy, a Spectacular Return After 14 Years
Final Destination: Bloodlines is the sixth installment in the franchise, which began in 2000. It marks a long-awaited return after the fifth film in 2011. Directed by Jack Lipowski and Adam Stein, this film once again presents the concept of 'cheating death' with fresh twists and a new approach.
This time, the story centers on Iris, a young woman who has a terrifying premonition of a catastrophic accident and saves dozens of people. However, death doesn't give up that easily. What follows is a series of mysterious and gruesome deaths, from which escape seems impossible.
A Storm of 410 Crore in Four Days; 'Death' Reigns in India Too
In just four days, Final Destination: Bloodlines has crossed ₹410 crore at the global box office. This earning surpasses any major Hollywood or Bollywood film this year. The film also had a b opening in India. The film's performance at the Indian box office (according to Sacnilk data):
- Day 1 - ₹4.5 crore
- Day 2 - ₹5.35 crore
- Day 3 - ₹6.00 crore
- Day 4 - ₹6.49 crore
- Total (4 Days) - ₹22.34 crore
This collection is particularly noteworthy because it outperformed Ajay Devgn's Raid 2, which had collected only ₹5.5 crore on its 18th day, while Bloodlines earned ₹6.49 crore on its fourth day.
Fear That Grips, and a Story That Surprises Until the End
The Final Destination franchise is known for its unique screenplay, where fate, prophecy, and death engage in a mysterious battle. Bloodlines continues this tradition but with even greater emotional depth and psychological tension. The film's cinematography, sound design, and VFX enhance the cinematic experience. Especially in scenes where death's approach is barely hinted at, the viewers' hearts pound.
- Franchise Popularity: The previous five films had a large fan following, and audiences had been eagerly anticipating the next installment.
- Realistic Horror Elements: Horror is used not just to scare but to heighten the complexity of events.
- Direction and Script: Jack Lipowski and Adam Stein have kept the script taut and suspenseful.
- Global Appeal: It's not limited to American audiences but is also popular in India, South Korea, Japan, and Europe.
If the film continues to attract audiences to theaters, it has a b chance of reaching the ₹1000 crore club. The upcoming weekends in India will be crucial, where it could challenge the numbers of superhit horror films like The Nun, The Conjuring, and even It.
