“The Black Phone 2” Scares Up a Strong Opening as Madeleine McGraw Returns to the Role Fans Love
2 mins readHorror is ringing loud and clear at the box office once again. Over the weekend, The Black Phone 2 made its debut in theaters and immediately captured the top spot, pulling in an estimated $26.5 million domestically and roughly $42 million worldwide. The sequel, arriving just in time for the Halloween season, slightly outperformed the first film’s opening, proving audiences are still eager for chilling, character-driven scares.
Returning to her breakout role as Gwen Blake, Madeleine McGraw once again delivers the emotional core of the story alongside co-star Mason Thames. Fans of the McGraw sisters will appreciate how Madeleine’s performance deepens Gwen’s character this time around, as the sequel explores her connection to the haunting events that continue to unfold. Her portrayal brings both warmth and grit, grounding the supernatural elements in a believable sibling bond that resonated strongly in the original film.
Produced on a reported $30 million budget, The Black Phone 2 is already on track to become another win for Blumhouse and Universal. Analysts credit its success to well-timed marketing, audience nostalgia for the first installment, and the film’s focus on familiar faces like McGraw’s Gwen, who helped make the original so memorable.
With positive buzz spreading among horror fans, The Black Phone 2 looks poised to hold steady in the weeks ahead. Whether viewers are returning for the scares or the heart behind Gwen’s story, Madeleine McGraw once again proves why she continues to be one of the most captivating young talents working in film today.
