‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ resurrects horror legacy with thunderous $48M debut, while The Weeknd’s ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ hits a sour note

Horror reigns again at the box office as Final Destination: Bloodlines launches with a spine-chilling roar, projecting a franchise-best opening between $46 million and $48 million, according to a report from The Hollywood Reporter. The latest installment in the long-running supernatural thriller series, released by New Line Cinema and Warner Bros., collected a strong $20.8 million on Friday alone — including $5.5 million from Thursday night previews.Directed by Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky, the film features Kaitlyn Santa Juana as a young woman who uncovers a family secret involving her grandmother’s brush with death — and its chilling consequences. With a cast that includes Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Anna Lore, and the return of fan-favorite Tony Todd, the film has been well received by both critics and audiences, breathing new life into a franchise that’s been dormant since Final Destination 5 hit screens back in 2011.The Weeknd’s big-screen venture struggles in opening weekendWhile Bloodlines rides high, not all new releases are enjoying box office glory. Hurry Up Tomorrow — a psychological musical drama starring pop sensation Abel Tesfaye (aka The Weeknd) — failed to strike the right chord with audiences. Despite co-starring talents like Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan, the film is expected to earn only $3 million to $3.6 million in its opening weekend, landing it in sixth place.Critics have panned the film, and audiences haven’t embraced it either, awarding it a disappointing C– CinemaScore. Directed by Trey Edward Shults, the movie dives into the emotional unraveling of a troubled artist lured into a surreal psychological journey. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film serves as a companion piece to The Weeknd’s latest album — but it hasn’t made the impact the artist may have hoped for.Legacy titles and superhero sagas maintain momentumBeyond new releases, familiar box office players continue to perform well. Disney and Marvel’s Thunderbolts is holding steady, projecting $15–$16 million in its third weekend and pushing its domestic total past $150 million. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, now in its fifth week, remains a powerhouse, tracking toward a $15 million weekend with a running total of over $240 million in North America.In fourth place, the Minecraft Movie continues to surprise with remarkable staying power. Despite being in its seventh week, the video game adaptation is expected to add $5.5–$6 million to its massive $900 million global tally — making it the year’s highest-grossing film so far.Rounding out the top five, Ben Affleck’s action thriller The Accountant is still drawing viewers in its fourth weekend, poised to earn another $4.6 million for a domestic total nearing $60 million.Indie gem Friendship quietly shinesMeanwhile, at the specialty box office, A24’s Friendship is expanding its reach to 62 theaters and is expected to pull in $2.5 million. With a stellar per-theater average of $23,333, it’s the strongest performer in limited release this weekend.With horror, superheroes, and underdog stories all competing for attention, the box office is buzzing — but it’s clear that Final Destination: Bloodlines has given horror fans exactly what they’ve been dying for.