'Five Nights at Freddy's' Sets New Box Office Record

'Five Nights at Freddy's' grossed $78 million domestically during its opening weekend.
The film set a new record for a video game adaptation.

The film adaptation of the popular video game, 'Five Nights at Freddy's', has made a significant impact at the box office during its opening weekend. The movie, which was released in time for Halloween, has dominated the box office, setting new records. According to multiple sources, the film grossed an impressive $78 million domestically during its opening weekend. This figure not only surpassed industry expectations but also set a new record for a video game adaptation, demonstrating the potential profitability of such adaptations. The film's success was not limited to the domestic market, as it also performed well internationally. However, specific figures for international earnings have not been disclosed by the sources. The film's success can be attributed to its timing, as it was released during the Halloween season, a period typically associated with horror and thriller genres, which aligns with the film's theme. Furthermore, the popularity of the original video game likely contributed to the film's success.

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  • The exact international earnings of the film were not disclosed by the sources.

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Five Nights at Freddy's dominates Halloween box office

CNBC News Sarah Whitten Monday, 30 October 2023 00:00
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    • The film, which is based on the popular video game series, earned $78.3 million in its opening weekend, according to Comscore.
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    Five Nights at Freddy's Shakes Up the Box Office

    The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Brooks Barnes Sunday, 29 October 2023 00:00
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      • The film's success is a testament to the power of the franchise's fan base.
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    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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    Five Nights at Freddy's Breaks Opening Weekend Records

    Variety Rebecca Rubin Sunday, 29 October 2023 00:00
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      • The film's impressive performance is largely due to its strong appeal among younger audiences.
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      95%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

      A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

      Five Nights at Freddy's: $78 Million Opening at Domestic Box Office

      IGN (Imagine Games Network) Matt Purslow Sunday, 29 October 2023 00:00
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        • The film's success is a major win for the video game adaptation genre.
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