Beetlejuice Sequel Breaks Box Office Records

The highly anticipated sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, has made a remarkable debut, grossing $41.5 million on its opening day, including $13 million from Thursday previews, making it the second biggest opening day of 2024. It has surpassed Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and It Chapter Two, positioning itself for an estimated $100 million opening weekend. Director Tim Burton's return has stirred significant interest, particularly with the inclusion of original cast members Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder, alongside Jenna Ortega, appealing to both nostalgic audiences and younger viewers. Despite a B+ CinemaScore and mixed audience responses, the film's production values and performances are being praised. The original Beetlejuice, released in 1988, grossed $75 million, while the sequel had a production budget of around $100 million. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is expected to achieve the second-highest opening weekend in September history, highlighting a promising start for the fall movie season.