Final Destination: Bloodlinescould outperform Osgood Perkins' 2025 horror hit, despite its surprising success. WhileThe MonkeyandFinal Destination 6may seem similar at first glance, the overwhelming response to the latter’s trailer highlights key differences that should determinewhich film executes the “death-hunts-characters-in-bizarre-ways” premise more effectively. AsThe Monkeyreaches a box office milestone, the competition between these two horror films could yet take an unforeseen turn.
Notably,The Monkey’s reviewsare far better than those for anyFinal Destinationsequel, with critics praising Perkins' striking visual style and the film’s chilling exploration of life’s random and violent suffering. Despite its favor with critics,The Monkeymay ultimately struggle against the strong fandom supporting the now 25-year-old franchise. WhileFinal Destination: Bloodlines' upcoming releasewill settle the debate, there are already many signs pointing to the legacy sequel outshining the latest Stephen King adaptation.
The Monkey Immediately Drew Similarities To Final Destination Upon Its Release
The Monkey & Final Destination 6 Are Competing For Most Bizarre & Over-The-Top Deaths
While the source material isn’t as gory, Osgood Perkins infusesThe Monkeywith a dark comedy tone, delivering some of the most bizarre and meticulously crafted deaths in pop horror.The Monkey’s similarities toFinal Destinationinitially posed a challenge for the franchise’s sixth installment, threatening to tire audiences of watching random characters get killed in shocking ways. AfterThe Monkey’s positive theatrical reception,Final Destination: Bloodlinesnow faces heightened expectations— not just to revive its franchise in a fresh way, but to outdo Perkins' over-the-top, inventive death scenes.
On top of their creatively gruesome kills, both films share a strikingly similar plot, as characters desperately try to escape a relentless supernatural force that’s out to kill them one by one.
On top of their creatively gruesome kills, both films share a strikingly similar plot, as characters desperately attempt to escape a relentless supernatural force that’s out to kill them one by one. EvenThe Monkey’s premise borrows fromFinal Destinationin its ruling ideology that death cannot be controlled, while the latter’s core message is that death cannot be cheated. Though their distinctions are key,the films ultimately parallel each other, reinforcing the same fear. What remains to be seen, however, is whetherFinal Destination: Bloodlinescan add something new to the mix.
Final Destination: Bloodlines' Trailer Is A Promising Sign For The Horror Reboot
Final Destination 6’s Expands The Canon & Teases Deathly Nods To Other Sequels
TheFinal Destination: Bloodlinestrailer is already causing commotion, introducing a fresh concept and teasing terrifying new deaths that hearken back to the franchise’s roots. One major revelation is that Death has seemingly been targeting descendants of survivors from a 1960s accident across all previous installments, which isan intriguing expansion of theFinal Destinationcanon. Additionally,Final Destination: Bloodlinesbrings back the infamous log truck, hinting at epic callbacks to the franchise’s most iconic death sequences, promising a mix of elaborate, convoluted kills, and ones that are terrifyingly believable.
Wait, Final Destination’s Death Is Now A Generational Curse In Bloodlines?
The first trailer for Final Destination Bloodlines has arrived, and it makes a surprising but interesting reveal about Death and its new plan.
Early reactions to the preview suggest the legacy sequel is on the right track, withfans both thrilled by the franchise’s return and terrified by its ability to spark new fears— the latest one: glass shards on ice. Aiding the anticipation of the upcoming horror film,Tony Todd’s return inFinal Destination: Bloodlinesis set to convince more than one to give this a theatrical watch, as the actor appears in his last on-screen role. With strong fan excitement and the franchise’s proven box office track record,Final Destination: Bloodlinesseems poised for unparalleled success.
Final Destination: Bloodlines May Be A Bigger & Better Version Of The Monkey Afterall
Final Destination: Bloodlines Could Outperform All The Franchise’s Past Installments
The Monkeyhas earned $62 million worldwide so far, and ifLonglegs' box-office success is any indication, Perkins' movie could still pass the $100 million mark before its theatrical run ends. However, thatmight still not be enough against the fan-favorite $663 million franchise. It’s been 14 years sinceFinal Destination 5won the franchise’s best Rotten Tomatoes score, and the time gap has helped heighten the expectation of a legacy revival.Final Destinations: Bloodlines’s trailer has now broken a horror record, proving the franchise is stronger than ever.
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Notably, despite having very low Rotten Tomatoes scores, all but one of theFinal Destinationsequels have passed the $110 million mark, with the last two garnering more than $155 million. WhileThe Monkey’s 79% Rotten Tomatoes score beats everyFinal Destinationmovie, it is clear box office success doesn’t necessarily depend on critical acclaim. What helpsFinal Destination: Bloodlinesis that it expands the franchise’s popular canon, and further sets itself apart fromThe Monkey’s goofy and bizarre deaths by targeting the real-life fears of longtime fans and a new generation of enthusiasts.
Final Destination Bloodlines
Cast
Final Destination Bloodlines follows college student Stefanie, who is tormented by a violent recurring nightmare. She returns home to seek out the individual who might disrupt the cycle and prevent her family from facing their ominous fate.
The Monkey
The Monkey is a horror film focused on twin brothers who encounter a mysterious wind-up monkey responsible for a series of tragic events within their family. Twenty-five years later, the estranged brothers are compelled to face the cursed toy once again as it resumes its deadly rampage.
