Joshua Rivera
Updated on: October 8, 2024 7:18 pm GMT
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Jolts Box Office With US$110 Million Opening Weekend
“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” has made a significant splash at the box office, grossing an impressive US$110 million during its opening weekend. This sequel, directed by Tim Burton and 36 years in the making, stands as the third-highest opening of the year, following “Inside Out 2” and “Deadpool & Wolverine.”
Michael Keaton reprises his role as the iconic titular character, with Catherine O’Hara and Winona Ryder returning as Delia and Lydia Deetz, respectively. Newcomer Jenna Ortega plays Lydia’s daughter, Astrid, joining a star-studded cast that also includes Willem Dafoe and Monica Bellucci.
The film’s opening has positioned it as the second-largest September release of all time, trailing only behind 2017’s “It,” which opened to a staggering US$123 million. In contrast, the original “Beetlejuice” film had a modest launch of US$8 million in 1988 but eventually garnered a cult following, raking in US$77 million domestically.
Analyst Paul Dergarabedian from Comscore highlighted September as typically a less lucrative month for blockbuster debuts. He credited the film’s success to Burton’s unique vision and the combination of veteran actors with fresh talent like Ortega, enticing both nostalgic audiences and younger viewers.
The film’s dazzling start revitalizes the fall movie season, particularly after a slow Labor Day weekend. As of this past weekend, other films in the box office included “Deadpool & Wolverine” in second place, grossing US$7.2 million, while “Reagan”—a biopic of the 40th U.S. president—took third with US$5.2 million.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” had an exciting opening weekend! It pays tribute to the original movie while also raising the bar for other films coming out this fall. As the box office changes, this sequel shows that a fun trip down memory lane can grab the interest of both longtime fans and new viewers.
