‘Insidious: The Red Door’ Achieves Another Triumph at the International Box Office

The Summer box office has largely been defined by underwhelming showings from several $100 million blockbusters. In contrast, the horror genre, led by Insidious: The Red Door, has reaffirmed its dominant position. The fifth entry in the successful Insidious series has refuted its critics, earning $33 million in its inaugural weekend and clinching the top spot at the box office. Red Door’s momentum shows no signs of slowing, as it recently surpassed the $120 million mark globally in its second weekend.

Despite slipping to third place due to Mission: Impossible, Red Door generated another $13 million this last weekend, pushing its domestic total to $58 million and its international earnings to $122.58 million. This performance is remarkable considering its relatively modest budget of around $16 million, the largest in the franchise’s history. The success of the Insidious series shouldn’t be surprising, given its reputation as a box office magnet. Its debut film in 2011 made $100.1 million worldwide, paving the way for sequels that generated impressive returns. Insidious: Chapter 2 grossed $161.9 million worldwide, Chapter 3 made $112.9 million worldwide, and The Last Key, released in 2018, was the franchise’s highest earner at $167.8 million worldwide.

Insidious has consistently proven profitable, but Red Door’s performance is especially noteworthy when compared to other horror releases in 2023. Scream VI generated $168.9 million globally, Evil Dead Rise made $146.7 million, and M3GAN earned $179.6 million. Although reaching the $170 million benchmark may seem ambitious, surpassing Evil Dead and the $150 million mark seems feasible. After its second weekend, Red Door is currently the third highest grossing film in the franchise, surpassing both the original and Chapter 3 in worldwide earnings.

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What Makes Insidious a Box Office Success?

There are numerous factors behind Red Door’s surprising success, including the fact that audiences seem to have underestimated the staying power of the Insidious franchise. Some argue that Insidious surpasses even The Conjuring as the top modern horror series. The franchise has amassed over $500 million globally, and despite a five-year gap between releases, its appeal remains robust. Another major contributor to Insidious’ success is the return of the Lambert family, who haven’t been the focal point since Chapter 2. Debut director and star Patrick Wilson skillfully harnessed the series’ strengths to create a poignant and chillingly entertaining final chapter for the Lambert family. Insidious has always centered around family, parenthood, and confronting our past’s specters—universal themes that resonate even before audiences delve into The Further’s rich mythology. Wilson’s skillful handling of these elements underscores that a large budget isn’t necessary to craft a meaningful narrative.

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Insidious: The Red Door is currently in theaters. Whether you’re planning a rewatch or a first-time viewing, you can check out the trailer below.

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