In a landmark achievement for the horror film industry, Blumhouse and Atomic Monster have collectively crossed the remarkable milestone of $1.022 billion at the global box office in 2025. This marks the first time the two companies, which officially merged in January 2024, have surpassed the billion-dollar mark in their combined productions. Despite initial concerns about their performance, particularly following the underwhelming release of M3GAN 2.0, the companies’ slate of eight films has proven to be a lucrative venture.
The financial success is particularly noteworthy considering the combined production costs totaled $204 million before marketing and distribution expenses. This ratio highlights the impressive profitability of Blumhouse and Atomic Monster’s projects, with horror films continuing to draw audiences worldwide.
Key Performers Driving Revenue
A significant contributor to this success was The Conjuring: Last Rites, which grossed $494.6 million, making it the highest-grossing entry in the franchise to date. This film surpassed the previous record held by The Nun, which earned $366 million globally. Last Rites is particularly notable for being the only film in the Conjuring series to exceed $400 million at the worldwide box office, accounting for 48% of Blumhouse and Atomic Monster’s total revenue for the year.
The film launched during the post-Labor Day weekend, a strategy that has proven effective for horror releases since Warner Bros. began utilizing this timeframe with the success of It in 2017.
Following closely behind is Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, which amassed $201.8 million globally, with $108.9 million of that coming from domestic markets. Directed by Emma Tammi, this sequel opted for a theatrical release rather than a simultaneous streaming debut, which contributed to its financial success. The first installment of the franchise had previously grossed $291.5 million worldwide, indicating a growing audience for this horror series.
Additional Releases Contributing to the Total
Another strong performer was Black Phone 2, directed by Scott Derrickson, which earned $132.1 million globally. The film had a notable opening weekend, bringing in $27.3 million in the United States, ranking as the third highest debut for Blumhouse and Atomic Monster in 2025, following Last Rites and Five Nights at Freddy’s 2.
Other titles that contributed to the box office success include The Monkey, based on a short story by Stephen King, which grossed $68.8 million, and M3GAN 2.0, which, despite disappointing numbers of $39 million globally, still contributed positively to the year’s overall figures.
With additional projects lined up for the future, including Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, set for release on April 17, 2026, Blumhouse and Atomic Monster are poised to continue their dominance in the horror film market. The remarkable achievement of surpassing $1 billion showcases the growing appetite for horror films and the effective strategies employed by these companies to engage audiences across the globe.
