After 36 years of anticipation, the long-awaited sequel 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' has made a triumphant return, raking in an impressive $110 million during its premiere weekend. This Tim Burton film marks the third-best opening weekend of the year, following closely behind hits like 'Inside Out 2' and 'Deadpool & Wolverine'.
The star-studded cast includes Michael Keaton reprising his role as the mischievous spirit Beetlejuice, alongside Catherine O’Hara, Winona Ryder, Jenna Ortega, Willem Dafoe, Monica Bellucci, and Justin Theroux. The sequel has secured its place as the second-highest grossing September movie of all time, trailing only behind the 2017 blockbuster 'It.'
The original 'Beetlejuice' film, released in 1988, had a modest opening weekend of $8 million but went on to become a cult classic, grossing $77 million domestically. The success of the sequel has been attributed to Tim Burton's unique style, the stellar cast, and the addition of younger talent like Jenna Ortega.
Paul Dergarabedian, a senior media analyst at Comscore, noted that September is not typically known for blockbuster debuts, making 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' even more remarkable. The film's blend of seasoned actors and rising stars has resonated with audiences, breathing new life into the beloved franchise.
Following the film's electrifying debut, the fall movie season has kicked off with a bang, revitalizing the box office after a lackluster Labor Day weekend and a slow August. 'Deadpool & Wolverine' maintained its strong performance, 'Reagan' exceeded expectations, and holdover films like 'Alien: Romulus' and 'It Ends With Us' continued to draw audiences.
Among the new releases, 'The Greatest of All Time,' an Indian Tamil-language science fiction action film, made its mark on the box office charts. Starring Joseph Vijay and directed by Venkat Prabhu, the movie showcased the diversity and global appeal of cinema.
The weekend's box office rankings were as follows:
- 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' - $110 million
- 'Deadpool & Wolverine' - $7.2 million
- 'Reagan' - $5.2 million
- 'Alien: Romulus' - $3.9 million
- 'It Ends With Us' - $3.8 million
- 'The Forge' - $2.9 million
- 'Twisters' - $2.3 million
- 'Blink Twice' - $2.1 million
- 'The Greatest of All Time' - $2 million
- 'Despicable Me 4' - $1.8 million
