The horror genre is once again bracing itself for a fresh wave of thrilling suspense with the upcoming release of Final Destination: Bloodlines. This latest chapter in the franchise has been eagerly awaited, particularly since it follows the fifth installment, which fans couldn’t get enough of. Producer Craig Perry has announced plans for a theatrical rollout in 2025, aligning with the 25th anniversary of the original film’s groundbreaking premiere. Significantly, this film will mark the last contribution of the renowned Tony Todd, a figure who has become synonymous with the series, joined by a stellar ensemble cast that includes Brec Bassinger, Richard Harmon, Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Rya Kihlstedt, Anna Lore, Owen Patrick Joyner, Max Lloyd-Jones, Andrew Tinpo Lee, April Amber Telek, and Alex Zahara.
While Final Destination has established a solid reputation as a major horror franchise under Warner Bros., it finds itself needing to rise to the occasion against formidable competitors like Sinners. Recent reports from Deadline indicate that Final Destination: Bloodlines brought in $4.6 million from preview screenings on its opening night — a figure that trails behind Sinners by a slim margin of $100,000. As it stands, experts are forecasting that the film’s opening weekend could hit a range of $35 to $40 million, a respectable figure that will certainly be watched closely.
Initial audience reactions have been lavishly favorable, with a striking 93% aggregate critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, complemented by a robust 90% audience rating. The film’s showtimes kicked off on Thursday at 3:30 PM, though Warner Bros. has yet to address inquiries regarding ticket sales from these early previews, as reported by Deadline. Nevertheless, Final Destination: Bloodlines is on track to secure the title of Warner Bros.’ fourth number one opening of 2025, following in the footsteps of Mickey 17 (which had a lukewarm reception), A Minecraft Movie (a blockbuster success), and, notably, Sinners (another standout in the box office).
Tyler Nichols, in a review featured on our site, shared his candid reflections on the film: “Overall, I enjoyed my time with Final Destination: Bloodlines, even if I wasn’t completely blown away. One of the fun aspects of the series is the tension, and trying to add an equation to figuring out death’s plan just makes it all a tad lame. Not to mention constantly referring to death as a he, like he’s a physical person. Thankfully, this boasts some absolutely incredible kills, with some of them being the best of the franchise. Yes, I know, a bold claim. But I stand by it.”
