The sixth installment of the “Final Destination” horror franchise, titled “Blood Ties,” has surprised the film industry by topping the box office in its opening weekend, beating even high-profile productions such as Marvel’s “Thunderbolts.”
After 14 years since the last installment, the ‘Final Destination’ saga was revived with the sixth part and surprised both friends and strangers with excellent box office results in theaters in the United States and Canada.
An impressive box-office debut
“Final Destination: Blood Ties” grossed $51 million in the U.S. and Canada during its opening weekend, and another $51 million in international markets, for a global total of $102 million.
This performance makes it the most successful release in the saga and the highest-grossing R-rated film of the decade in its debut.
The film introduces Stefanie, a college student who inherits a family curse related to a fatal event in the past.
This approach brings a new dimension to the series’ usual narrative, exploring how death haunts later generations due to an outstanding debt.
Tributes and production records
“Blood Ties” is dedicated to actor Tony Todd, who played William Bludworth in several previous installments and passed away in November 2024 after filming was completed.
In addition, the film is notable for including Yvette Ferguson, the oldest stuntwoman in film history, who, at 71, performed dangerous scenes, including one surrounded by fire.
Comparison with Marvel’s “Thunderbolts”
While “Final Destination: Blood Ties” managed a $51 million U.S. debut, Marvel’s “Thunderbolts” grossed $76 million in its first weekend.
However, the horror film has been praised by critics, earning a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, the highest score of the saga.
Marvel y Disney están atravesando por una situación complicada pues sus últimas películas no han sido los éxitos que esperaban
Availability to U.S. Hispanic audiences
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“Final Destination: Blood Ties” opened May 16, 2025 and is available in U.S. theaters, including Spanish-language and subtitled features.
For horror fans and followers of the franchise, this installment offers a renewed and exciting cinematic experience.
The success of “Final Destination: Blood Ties” proves that horror franchises can reinvent themselves and capture the public’s attention, even against big-name competitors like Marvel.
With an innovative plot and outstanding production, this film is positioned to be one of the most relevant films of the genre in 2025.
Here you can see the trailer for Final Destination 6: Blood Ties.
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