"‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Dominates Box Office with $130 Million Global Debut"
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"Five Nights at Freddy's," the horror film based on the popular video game, exceeded box office expectations with a $78 million domestic debut over Halloween weekend. It became the second-best opening weekend for a day-and-date streaming release and the biggest horror debut of the year. Despite negative reviews, the film has been well-received by audiences and has already earned $130 million globally. The success of "Five Nights at Freddy's" is seen as a boost for movie theaters during the ongoing SAG strike, as scary movies have been performing well without relying on star-driven promotions.
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