“The Nun II Haunts the September Box Office with a $30 Million Debut”

In a thrilling return to the Conjuring horror franchise, Warner Bros. and its New Line movie division are making a grand entrance to the September box office with the debut of “The Nun II.” The sequel is already on course to deliver a domestic opening weekend of $30 million or more, building upon the success of its predecessor.

“The Nun II” made a significant impact on its opening night by topping Friday’s box office chart with an impressive $13.1 million, and this figure includes $3.1 million from Thursday previews. This strong start has set the stage for a promising box office run, as horror fans flock to theaters to experience the spine-tingling scares.

One notable statistic from the opening night is the audience demographic breakdown. Moviegoers between the ages of 18 and 34 comprised a substantial 67 percent of Friday’s audience, indicating the film’s strong appeal to a younger generation of horror enthusiasts. Additionally, the audience for “The Nun II” skewed slightly female, with 52 percent of viewers being women.

This latest installment in the Conjuring universe continues to build upon the success of “The Nun,” which originally hit theaters in 2018. The first film opened to a formidable $53.8 million domestically and went on to gross an astonishing $365.6 million at the worldwide box office. It remains the highest-grossing title in The Conjuring horror franchise, without adjusting for inflation.

“The Nun II” promises to deliver more of the bone-chilling, supernatural horror that fans have come to expect from the franchise, and its strong opening weekend is a testament to the enduring popularity of the Conjuring universe. As the film continues to scare and thrill audiences, it is poised to make a significant impact on the September box office, reaffirming the enduring appeal of supernatural horror in the world of cinema