The Nun II HAUNTS  Box Office with $32.6M Debut Despite Scathing Reviews

Warner Bros.’ Horror Development Defies Critics, Claims Top Spot at North American Box Office.

Despite being paid poor reviews, “The Nun II” made a hauntingly triumphant entrance at the North American box office, pulling in an estimated $32.6 million during its opening weekend. The film, disseminated by Warner Bros. and directed by Michael Graves, defied critics and topped the box office charts.

“The Nun II”

In a world where horror pictures often have the uncanny ability to draw audiences despite unfavorable reviews, “The Nun II” was no omission. This sequel to the 2018 horror hit was released in 3,728 theaters and quickly made its company known. Critics, such as AP’s Mark Kennedy, didn’t hold back in their undesirable assessments of the film, with Kennedy giving it a one-star review, remarking that it felt like a flick that would seal the franchise’s fate. However, audiences who flocked to theaters to witness the eerie tale bestowed the film with a C CinemaScore.

The Nun II Box Office Collection

“The Nun II” may not have stretched the heights of its predecessor, which raked in $53.8 million through its opening, but it still had a respectable debut. The film is part of the popular Conjuring universe, boasting an inspiring lineup of nine films, and has collectively earned an impressive $2.1 billion box office. Surprisingly, the sequel also saw success on an international scale, accruing $52.7 million from 69 markets. Mexico emerged as the film’s most robust global market, contributing $8.9 million to its earnings. With these international numbers, the movie’s global debut stretched to an impressive $85.3 million.

Competition from “Saw X” & “The Exorcist: Believer”

Paul Dergarabedian, the senior media predictor for Comscore, highlighted the power of a horror universe in generating proceeds. He pointed out that Warner Bros.’s decision to invest in the horror genre appears to be well-paid, as horror films tend to draw dedicated audiences regardless of critical welcome. The horror genre seems poised for a strong showing in the coming months. Films like “A Death in Venice,” set to uncluttered next week, “Saw X” on September 29, and “The Exorcist: Believer” on October 6 are all set to deliver extra spine-chilling thrills to audiences.

Regarding other pictures in North America, “The Nun II” managed to push Denzel Washington’s “Equalizer 3” into another place during its second weekend in theaters. The film, released by Columbia Pictures, added $12.1 million to its domestic wages, bringing its total to $61.9 million in North America besides $107.7 million worldwide.

Other Competitors against The Nun II

Taking third place was another new-fangled release, the third installment of Nia Vardalos’s “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” Arriving 21 years later, the original film became a sleeper hit; this installment earned an estimated $10 million. It devastatingly attracted female audiences, with 71% of viewers being women and 83% of them being 25 or older. Vardalos wrote, directed, and starred in this latest Greek Wedding picture, which reunites the beloved cast for a new escapade in Greece.

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