The recently released sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” has created waves at the box office, setting a new record for its opening weekend. Directed by Tim Burton, the film has outperformed “Deadpool & Wolverine” at the US box office, achieving the third-biggest opening of the year, following “Inside Out 2” and “Deadpool & Wolverine.” Made on an estimated budget of $100 million, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” raked in over $110 million in its debut weekend from around 4,575 theaters. This success marks the second-best box office opening for Tim Burton, following “Alice in Wonderland” in 2010. Additionally, the film now claims the title of the second-biggest September box office opening of all time, falling just behind “IT: Chapter 1.”
The film’s performance at the international box office has been somewhat underwhelming, with a modest debut of $35.4 million from 69 global markets. However, the sequel is poised for further success in the domestic market, as it has resonated with audiences and is expected to set new records based on its weekend box office performance.
In its seventh weekend, “Deadpool & Wolverine” grossed an additional $7.2 million, bringing its domestic total to an impressive $614 million. The R-rated Marvel superhero film has been a blockbuster globally, amassing an estimated total of $1.29 billion and currently ranks as the 22nd highest grossing film of all time.
There’s anticipation about whether the film can surpass Barbie’s record of $1.445 billion by the end of its theatrical run. The sequel takes place 36 years after the original film and follows Lydia Deetz and her daughter, who accidentally opens a portal to the Afterlife, unleashing Beetlejuice once again.
Despite receiving mixed reviews, the film has surpassed box office expectations, a success attributed to the strong nostalgia for the original film and Beetlejuice’s enduring cultural relevance. The return of iconic characters from the 1988 cult classic, including Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, and Michael Keaton, along with new additions such as Jenna Ortega, Willem Dafoe, and Monica Bellucci, has captivated audiences.
