"Black Phone 2" Nears Global Box Office Record of 90s Slasher Hit

As of November 15, 2025, the horror sequel "Black Phone 2" has emerged as one of the most successful films of the year, rapidly closing in on the global box office record of the iconic 1990s slasher, "I Know What You Did Last Summer."

After just four weeks in theaters, "Black Phone 2" has already grossed an impressive $123.3 million worldwide, making it one of the top-earning horror movies of 2025. The film has already surpassed its break-even point of around $75 million, against an estimated $30 million production budget, suggesting it has generated an estimated profit of $48.3 million for the studio.

In fact, "Black Phone 2" is now the sixth horror film of 2025 to cross the $100 million mark globally. While it remains to be seen whether the film can break into the top 25 highest-grossing titles of the year, the horror hit is on track to outgross the 1997 slasher classic, "I Know What You Did Last Summer," which currently stands at $125.5 million in worldwide earnings.

With its current momentum and continued digital availability, industry analysts expect "Black Phone 2" to surpass the global box office total of "I Know What You Did Last Summer" within the next few days, cementing its status as one of the most successful horror sequels in recent memory.