Hollywood’s iconic horror franchise roars back to life with ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’, which has not only gripped audiences worldwide but also rewritten the box office record books. Released on May 16, 2025, this sixth installment has quickly become the most successful film in the Final Destination series.

A Box Office Monster

Despite a 39.8% drop in earnings on its fourth Friday and the closure of 267 screens, Bloodlines continues to dominate. It raked in $1.9 million (approx. ₹15.9 crore) in North America that day, bringing its domestic total to an astonishing $118.9 million (approx. ₹996 crore).

Its international journey is just as impressive. The film has collected ₹1,050 crore overseas, proving its massive global appeal.

Breaking Records, One Death at a Time

Final Destination: Bloodlines has now:

  • Surpassed the collections of Alien: Romulus ($105.1M), Smile ($105.9M), and Scream 6 ($108.9M)
  • Overtaken The Nun and is closing in on Nope ($123.3M), soon to become the 7th highest-grossing post-Covid horror film
  • Achieved global earnings of $257.1 million (approx. ₹2,154 crore), making it the first in the franchise to cross the $250 million mark
  • Surpassed The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It ($206.4M), ranking as the 10th highest-grossing post-Covid horror film worldwide

A Nightmare Worth Watching

The plot follows a college student haunted by terrifying visions of death. She turns to her grandmother—who once defied fate herself—for help in preventing an unspeakable tragedy. The emotional storyline adds a new layer to the franchise’s traditional horror elements.

Star-Cast:

  • Kaitlin Santa Juana (lead)
  • Teo Briones
  • Richard Harmon
  • Owen Patrick Joyner
  • Ria Kihlstedt
  • Anna Lor
  • Brec Bassinger
  • Tony Todd as William Bloodworth — in his final role before his passing last year

Critics & Fans Agree: A Franchise Best

The film enjoys overwhelming praise:

  • 92% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes
  • 91% audience rating

Critics call it the “most emotionally charged and thrilling entry in the series.” Fans on social media are hailing it as “adrenaline-packed” and “the best Final Destination film yet.”

Final Destination: Bloodlines isn’t just another sequel—it’s a cinematic resurrection that’s pushed the boundaries of horror and captured hearts (and screams) across the globe. With more records likely to fall, this blood-soaked thriller has proven that death never dies—it just gets better at box office.