$289 million: 2023’s surprise hit will soon have a sequel

This is an unexpected success at the end of the year. The horror film adapted from the video game license Five Nights at Freddy’s is a box office hit.

Produced by Jason Blum, the film grossed $78 million at the North American box office during its first weekend in theaters. It’s the best start for a horror movie in 2023, and the best start for a Blumhouse-produced film.

With a budget of $20 million, the Emma Tam feature grossed $289 million at the international box office and brought in 852,077 viewers in France.

Josh Hutcherson, who plays FNAF hero Mike, spoke on the mic about the film’s success. variety And he took the opportunity to reveal that Jennifer Lawrence, his co-star in the blockbuster Hunger Games saga, had sent him a message to congratulate him on the film’s success.

Congratulations Jennifer Lawrence

“Jen texted me when Freddy’s came out. She said, ‘My movie is number one on Netflix and yours is number one at the box office!'” Class! And I replied: “I love you“.” That’s why Katniss and Peeta’s interpreters continue to support each other 10 years after the franchise ended.

Inspired by the hit video game of the same name, the feature film starring Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail (You Season 1) and Matthew Lillard (Scream) follows Mike. The latter takes care of his 10-year-old sister Abby (Piper Rubio). He is still haunted by the disappearance of his little brother, which happened almost ten years ago.

Recently released, he absolutely needs to find a job so he doesn’t lose custody of Abby. So he takes a job as a night watchman at an abandoned restaurant: Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria. But it doesn’t take long for Mike to realize that looks are terribly deceiving…

If the end of the feature film foreshadowed a second opus, the success of the film, which was released simultaneously in the US cinema and on Peacock, apparently hastened the start of work on the sequel.

Will Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 be filming soon?

Josh Hutcherson is currently in full promotion for the action movie The Beekeeper with Jason Statham. variety That the sequel to Five Nights at Freddy’s was fine.

“I know they are editing the story and want it to start as soon as possible– said the actor. And then he returned to the unexpected success of the film:The fans are amazing and passionate. It was phenomenal and really cool for me to be a part of it.

We hoped that the audience would like the film. But I don’t think anyone expected this enthusiasm, even from our side. I’m dying to get back on set. Emma Tammy, our director, was fantastic and a very fun world to play in. I can’t wait to see what they do next. “

Warning, this passage contains spoilers for the ending of Five Nights at Freddy’s.

Therefore, the continuation of the fantastic film is well-crafted and everything speaks for it Josh Hutcherson will be there. We still do not know what the plot of the film will be, but the most patient audience of the first part was able to hear the message at the end of the film.

As the credits roll, an eerie voice slowly pronounces the letters of the phrase “come find me”.

A message that could come from the spirit of William Afton or… Garrett, Mike’s brother. We know Afton kidnapped and killed a young boy 10 years ago. And since the souls of his other victims are in the animatronics, it’s entirely possible that Garrett is stuck in the pizzeria as well.

In Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, Mike could try to find his brother’s soul.