Celebrity Fan Web – New Line Cinema has reignited interest in the Final Destination franchise with the upcoming release of Final Destination: Bloodlines. The official trailer, released on Tuesday, quickly became a global phenomenon, drawing an astonishing 178.7 million views in just 24 hours. This makes it the second most-watched horror trailer of all time, trailing only behind It, another New Line hit that garnered nearly 200 million views.
Bloodlines marks the franchise’s return to the big screen after a 14-year hiatus. It is the sixth installment in the long-running horror series, which has already earned over $666 million worldwide across its previous five films. The new film is scheduled to open in theaters on May 16 and is expected to spark both nostalgia and new fan excitement.
The trailer’s release was a coordinated global event, launched across 65 markets in 44 language versions under embargo. This strategy ensured massive global reach and immediate impact—proving that Final Destination’s deadly formula still thrills audiences across the world.
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Final Destination Bloodlines shocks with massive global trailer views
Final Destination: Bloodlines has shattered expectations with over 178.7 million global views in just 24 hours following its trailer debut. According to WaveMetrix, the data includes TikTok views—now a game-changer for measuring trailer traction—but even without the short-form platform, the trailer still surpasses Sony’s 28 Days Later, which drew 60.2 million views within the same timeframe. The new entry, arriving in theaters May 16, becomes the most anticipated installment in the franchise’s history, exceeding past records, including The Final Destination’s $27.4 million domestic opening in 2009.
Fans are actively engaging with the trailer, showcasing how it’s already embedded new fears into their daily lives. Some have removed septum rings due to scenes in the first teaser, while others express panic over ordinary objects such as trampolines, lawnmowers, glass floors, and revolving doors—hallmarks of the franchise’s signature Rube Goldberg-style death sequences.
Returning to death’s origin with a new chapter in the saga
Directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, Final Destination: Bloodlines dives deeper into Death’s ominous design. The screenplay, written by Guy Busick and Lori Evans Taylor, builds on a story by Jon Watts, Busick, and Taylor. The film revisits the early mythology of the series with a haunting new premise: Stefanie, a college student tormented by violent recurring nightmares, returns home seeking answers from someone who may hold the key to breaking the deadly cycle.
The film stars Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Anna Lore, Brec Bassinger, and horror icon Tony Todd. Produced by Craig Perry, Sheila Hanahan Taylor, Jon Watts, Dianne McGunigle, and Toby Emmerich, the project aims to reintroduce Final Destination to a new generation while paying tribute to the franchise’s chilling legacy.