Friday the 13th Franchise Box Office
The Friday the 13th franchise is a series of American slasher films that follows the exploits of Jason Voorhees, a hockey-masked killer who stalks and murders teenagers at Camp Crystal Lake. The franchise has grossed over $700 million worldwide, making it one of the most successful horror franchises of all time.
The first film in the franchise, Friday the 13th (1980), was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $59 million worldwide. The film’s success spawned a series of sequels, prequels, and remakes, as well as a television series, video games, and other merchandise.
The highest-grossing film in the franchise is Friday the 13th Part III (1982), which grossed over $94 million worldwide. The film’s success was due in part to its innovative use of 3D technology, which was a novelty at the time.
The Friday the 13th franchise has been praised for its suspenseful atmosphere, gory violence, and iconic villain. However, the franchise has also been criticized for its misogyny and violence against women.
Despite the criticism, the Friday the 13th franchise remains one of the most popular horror franchises of all time. The films have grossed over $700 million worldwide, and they have spawned a large following of fans.
Box Office Performance of the Friday the 13th Franchise
| Film | Worldwide Gross |
|---|---|
| Friday the 13th (1980) | $59,754,603 |
| Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) | $21,722,232 |
| Friday the 13th Part III (1982) | $94,382,068 |
| Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984) | $32,445,505 |
| Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985) | $21,940,913 |
| Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986) | $19,456,423 |
| Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988) | $19,053,204 |
| Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) | $14,362,203 |
| Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993) | $15,033,253 |
| Freddy vs. Jason (2003) | $114,962,417 |
| Friday the 13th (2009) | $91,063,013 |
Total Worldwide Gross: $700,175,834
