The film La Hora de la Desaparición continues to surprise in theaters across the United States. In its second weekend, it grossed $27 million, reaching a domestic total of $96 million. With a 43% drop compared to its opening, the film directed by Zach Cregger shows a smaller decline than the average for the horror genre, which usually exceeds 50% in its second weeks.
Globally, the production has already surpassed $167 million, against a budget of only $43 million, positioning it as one of the major commercial successes of 2025.
A phenomenon that combines critics and audiences
The audience retention can be explained by a combination of positive reviews, high impact on social media, and traditional positive word of mouth, which are key for a horror title to remain in theaters. Compared to phenomena like Get Out or Sinners, which dropped less in their second weeks, the film shows solid performance and long-term potential.
The studio's strategy aims to make it one of the most profitable releases of the year, consolidating Zach Cregger as a leading figure in contemporary horror cinema.
The modest debut of Nadie 2
Meanwhile, the action sequel Nadie 2, starring Bob Odenkirk, failed to meet expectations. Its opening grossed $10 million in 3,260 theaters, below projections. Although the budget increased to $28 million, the film was unable to expand its audience beyond the followers of the first installment.
