After a five-year hiatus, the Insidious franchise is making a triumphant return to the big screen with its latest installment, Insidious: The Red Door. Directed by franchise star Patrick Wilson, the film serves as a brand new sequel to the first two movies, finally concluding the haunting saga of the Lambert family. Audiences worldwide have eagerly embraced the release, resulting in an impressive opening weekend for The Red Door.

Surpassing its competition, including the second weekend of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Insidious: The Red Door claimed the top spot at the domestic box office. Screened in 3,188 theaters across the United States, the film garnered a remarkable $32,650,000 over the weekend, marking the franchise’s highest opening weekend since the launch of Insidious: Chapter 2 in 2013.

To put this achievement into perspective, let’s take a look at the domestic opening weekend figures for each film in the franchise:

Insidious (2010): $13.2 million
Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013): $40.2 million
Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015): $22.6 million
Insidious: The Last Key (2018): $29.5 million
Insidious: The Red Door (2023): $32.6 million
On a global scale, Insidious: The Red Door has already amassed an impressive $64 million. The highest worldwide total for the franchise to date belongs to Insidious: The Last Key, which reached $167.8 million.

One notable aspect is that The Red Door was produced with a modest budget of just $16 million, allowing it to achieve profitability within a matter of days.

The decision to return to the roots of the franchise and focus on the Lambert family once again appears to have been a wise move. Audiences flocked to the theaters, craving a direct continuation of the chilling storyline from the first two Insidious films. The Red Door can be considered a “legacy sequel,” a testament to the enduring impact of the Insidious franchise and a reminder of how quickly time flies. It’s hard to believe it has been 13 years since the franchise first launched!

As fans revel in the success of The Red Door, anticipation builds for what lies ahead for the Insidious franchise. Already in the works is a spinoff titled Thread: An Insidious Tale, featuring acclaimed actors Mandy Moore and Kumail Nanjiani in the lead roles.

According to Deadline, Thread explores the story of a husband and wife (portrayed by Nanjiani and Moore) who resort to a spell that sends them back in time in a desperate attempt to prevent the tragic death of their young daughter. As expected, their actions have severe consequences.

Screen Gems, Blumhouse, and James Wan’s Atomic Monster are collaborating to bring this first spinoff film to life, with Jeremy Slater, known for his work on “The Exorcist” and “Moon Knight,” helming the director’s chair. Slater is also the mastermind behind the screenplay for Thread: An Insidious Tale.

With The Red Door’s success paving the way, the Insidious franchise continues to captivate audiences, ensuring that its chilling tales will haunt our screens for years to come.