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Jamie Lee Curtis said at SXSW she wouldn’t have signed David Gordon Green’s 2018 Halloween if she’d known it was meant to start a trilogy, and used the moment to secure a development deal with Blumhouse. Blumhouse’s low-budget model and Curtis’s negotiations ultimately helped launch three more Halloween films, effectively reviving the franchise.
Jason Blum says Blumhouse will keep horror budgets ultra-low (including sub-$1M projects) even after the Blumhouse–Atomic Monster merger, while expanding into IP-driven titles. The company will balance originals (about 40% of its slate) with IP-heavy releases, aiming to be the 'Disney of Fear' and leveraging post-COVID audience trends. Get Out is highlighted as a turning point, and Blum emphasizes sustaining original storytelling alongside big IP projects across films, TV, and live events.
Chiwetel Ejiofor has joined Mike Flanagan’s all-new The Exorcist film, reuniting with the director on a fresh chapter in the franchise (not a Believer sequel). Filming is set for New York City, with a March 12, 2027 theatrical release. Flanagan wrote and will direct for Red Room Pictures, with Blumhouse-Atomic Monster-Morgan Creek and Universal producing; and Johansson, Jacobi Jupe, and Diane Lane are already attached.
Blumhouse and Atomic Monster's merger has led to their combined horror film slate surpassing $1 billion at the worldwide box office in 2025, driven by hits like 'The Conjuring: Last Rites' and 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2', marking a profitable year with a strong lineup despite some underperformers.
‘Black Phone 2’ debuted at No. 1 at the North American box office with $26.5 million, surpassing the original’s opening and marking a positive turn for Blumhouse, amidst a slow October moviegoing season and a worldwide launch of $42 million.
Black Phone 2 topped the weekend box office with a $26.5M debut, outperforming expectations and marking a significant win for Blumhouse, while other films like Tron: Ares and Good Fortune underperformed. The overall box office saw a slight decline compared to last year, with Black Phone 2 benefiting from positive reviews and limited competition.
Black Phone 2 opened strongly with $26.5 million in the U.S. and $42 million globally, performing well against its $30 million budget and marking a significant win for Blumhouse. The film, praised for expanding the universe and audience reception, outperformed expectations and led the box office, while other releases like Tron: Ares and Good Fortune had mixed results.
Black Phone 2, a horror sequel directed by Scott Derrickson, attempts to expand on its predecessor by introducing supernatural elements and a religious undertone, but it struggles with convoluted plot, unoriginal villain, and unscary set pieces, making it a disappointing entry that fails to justify its franchise potential.
'Black Phone 2' is estimated to debut between $18 million and $29 million at the North American box office, aiming to boost Blumhouse's recent streak of underwhelming results. The film, starring Ethan Hawke, is part of a sluggish October movie season, with expectations similar to the first film’s opening in 2021. The box office landscape remains challenging, with upcoming releases expected to drive future growth.
Jason Blum, founder of Blumhouse, discusses his company's success in horror, recent challenges, and future projects, including expanding the Stanley Hotel into a horror museum, rebooting franchises like 'Saw,' and his ongoing pursuit of iconic characters like Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees. Despite setbacks at the box office and industry shifts, Blum remains optimistic about the future of horror and his company's innovative low-budget model, while also embracing new technologies like AI.
Blumhouse, once dominant in horror, is reevaluating its strategy after four consecutive box office misses in 2024, including the underperforming sequel M3GAN 2.0, which failed to meet expectations despite the original's success. The company is focusing on more traditional horror releases and learning from this year's setbacks to adapt to a saturated market and changing audience preferences.
Jason Blum discusses the underperformance of 'M3GAN 2.0', Blumhouse's recent slump, lessons learned, and the state of the horror genre, along with a box office prediction for 'Jurassic World: Rebirth'.
Blumhouse has acquired a stake in the 'Saw' horror franchise from Twisted Pictures, bringing the series back to its original creator James Wan, with Lionsgate continuing distribution. The deal marks a significant step in revitalizing the franchise, which has generated over $1 billion globally, and involves collaboration with Content Partners. Wan and Leigh Whannell are expected to have creative input for future installments.
Blumhouse has acquired the rights to future 'Saw' films from Twisted Pictures, while Lionsgate retains a 50% stake in the franchise, which includes 10 movies and various merchandise. The deal returns the franchise to its original creators, James Wan and Leigh Whannell, with Wan expressing enthusiasm for the future of the series under Blumhouse's leadership.
Blumhouse has acquired the rights to all future 'Saw' films and properties, reuniting with original director James Wan, while Lionsgate continues its partnership and retains a stake. The deal marks a return of the franchise to Wan and aims to push the legacy forward with new creative directions.