Heart Eyes Surprises Everyone at the Box Office, Approaching Slasher Record
Forget the usual sharp drop in ticket sales after the first weekend; Heart Eyes is more focused on a box office romance.
According to Deadline, this slasher film is expected to earn about $9.8 million over the weekend, which is an impressive 18% increase from its opening weekend total of $8.3 million.
In a genre where the second weekend usually sees a dramatic decline, Heart Eyes has taken a different path, showing one of the smallest drops for a slasher film in years.
Only Terrifier 2 from 2022 and the classic Scream from 1996 have managed to hold up like this, making Heart Eyes the third film to beat the odds.
The box office charts over at Box Office Mojo look like a dream list for horror fans, with Heart Eyes proudly sitting among the top contenders.
Its performance stands in stark contrast to other films, like The Swan Princess from 1994, which experienced a far steeper decline.
What’s Behind Heart Eyes’ Success?
The reason behind Heart Eyes’ surge at the box office might just be its perfect timing. Released right before Valentine’s Day, it not only aligns with the holiday but also gains from the romantic day falling on a Friday, inviting couples to experience its dark charm.
Critics have reacted positively, giving Heart Eyes an 80% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. But it’s not only critics who love it; audiences are on board too, awarding it a 79% score, indicating that this film is not just surviving—it’s flourishing.While many slasher films settle for a quick weekend success, Heart Eyes proves that it’s here for a long-lasting and thrilling journey with the audience.
This film has turned into something special, showing that in the chilling world of horror, love—or at least ticket sales—can truly win out in the end.
