Beetlejuice is Back: Tim Burton’s Sequel Sets Box Office Records

A Career-Best Start for Several Stars

The ghost with the most is back, back, back — and 36 years on, Michael Keaton’s black-and-white suited bio-exorcist has clearly still got the juice. At least, that’s certainly the picture painted by Beetlejuice Beetlejuice‘s opening weekend at the box office, which saw Tim Burton’s long-awaited sequel to his zany 1988 comedy chiller bag a cool $145 million worldwide. To put that figure into context, not only has Burton’s latest zoomed into second-place in the all-time September opening weekend rankings stateside (beaten only by Andy Muschietti’s IT), but its impressive global cume also makes it a career-best start for several of its stars — including Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, and Jenna Ortega.

A Strong Performance Domestically and Internationally

The bulk of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice‘s box office business over the weekend was done on Burton’s home turf, with cinemagoers turning out in their droves to drive the film to a $110 million domestic open. But given the fact the original Beetlejuice didn’t experience a wide international theatrical release back in ’88, its modest $35 million start in foreign markets isn’t to be sniffed at — especially given how drastically things have cooled at the box office since Inside Out 2 and Deadpool & Wolverine‘s billion dollar plus summer successes. In fact, even taking out Beetlejuice Beetlejuice‘s US haul, the movie has already outdone Eli Roth’s Borderlands‘ $31 million worldwide total.

The Juice is Loose and Fans are Thirsty for More

Whether Beetlejuice Beetlejuice‘s success is the result of spooky season hype, nostalgia for the original, star Jenna Ortega’s 38+ million strong social media following, or simply the fact that it’s fun to see Burton flying his freak flag so high once again, who can say? But the Juice is loose in cinemas once more folks, and fans are clearly thirsty for more, so don’t be surprised if this isn’t the last we’ve heard from Keaton’s ghastly, ghostly, ghoulish gag machine. Plus, y’know, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is right there as the trilogy capper’s title. (Oh man, we said it three times in a row…)

Conclusion

In conclusion, the success of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is a testament to the enduring appeal of Tim Burton’s unique brand of eccentricity and the timeless charm of the original Beetlejuice. With its impressive box office performance and enthusiastic fan reaction, it’s clear that this sequel has struck a chord with audiences and will continue to do so for many years to come.

FAQs

Q: How much did Beetlejuice Beetlejuice make at the box office?
A: The film grossed $145 million worldwide in its opening weekend.

Q: Is this the best start for several of its stars?
A: Yes, the film’s global cume marks a career-best start for several of its stars, including Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, and Jenna Ortega.

Q: What’s the future of the franchise?
A: While there’s no official word on a third installment, the success of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice suggests that there may be more to come from this beloved franchise.