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Warner Bros. Dominates Horror Box Office; M3GAN 2.0 Flops

1/1/2026

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In 2026, Warner Bros. led the horror box office with Sinners, earning $279.6 million, and The Conjuring: Last Rites, which grossed $494.6 million globally.
A prequel to The Conjuring is already in development.
Blumhouse's M3GAN 2.0 underperformed, making only $39.1 million, raising concerns about the studio's future.
Dan Trachtenberg's new Predator entries, while straying from horror, showcased versatility and innovation.

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Story summary

In 2026, Warner Bros. led the horror box office with Sinners, earning $279.6 million, and The Conjuring: Last Rites, which grossed $494.6 million globally.
A prequel to The Conjuring is already in development.
Blumhouse's M3GAN 2.0 underperformed, making only $39.1 million, raising concerns about the studio's future.
Dan Trachtenberg's new Predator entries, while straying from horror, showcased versatility and innovation.