The Strangers: Chapter 2 Haunts Theaters with Dismal $18M Debut

In September 2025, the highly anticipated sequel to The Strangers, titled The Strangers: Chapter 2, was released. However, the film has turned into one of the year's biggest horror disappointments. As of October 22nd, 2025, the movie has earned approximately $18 million, with $14.6 million from North America and the rest from international markets.

Despite being released in around 2,700 theaters and still playing in over 1,000, the film has failed to capture the attention of horror fans, even with the approach of Halloween, a time when horror ticket sales typically increase. The downfall became more visible in the film's fourth weekend, when its earnings dropped by a steep 74.4%. In that weekend, the total collection barely reached $412,000 across three days.

The movie, made on a budget of $18 million, needed about $45 million to break even. However, current trends suggest it might barely reach $20 million in total earnings, confirming its place as one of the year's biggest horror flops. The critical response has been equally harsh, with the film holding a weak 14% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an even lower 1.9 score on Letterboxd.

Despite the setback, a new installment in The Strangers series has already been approved. For many, that announcement feels more like a burden for the franchise than a reason to celebrate.