The 2024 sequel to the 1988 movie Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice aims to put a modern take on an older classic, a tactic that many film studios have been doing in recent times. Fans have loved this installment of the franchise, and the box office numbers back that up. Here’s everything you need to know about Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and the massive box office success the movie has achieved.
The Legacy of Beetlejuice
Released on March 30th, 1988, the first Beetlejuice movie starred Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Michael Keaton, and Winona Ryder. The movie follows the afterlives of Barbara and Adam Maitland after they die in a car accident. When a new family purchases their home, the couple attempts to scare the new family out with the help of the bio-exorcist Beetlejuice; however, his help becomes more dangerous than anyone could have expected.
The film was created on a 15 million dollar budget and made about 75 million dollars worldwide. After the team had made five times their money back at the box office, it is no surprise that they have released a sequel. The only speculation is what took them so long.
The Sequel
36 years after the original movie was released to massive box office success, the movie’s sequel was released on September 6th, 2024. The 2024 sequel follows the Deetz family in the wake of a tragedy as they return home to Winter River, where their old house is still haunted by Beetlejuice. After Lydia’s daughter opens a portal to the afterlife, everyone’s world is turned upside down. The sequel stars Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, and Jenna Ortega. Enthusiasts have been ecstatic to see Ryder’s return as the character Lydia, especially when she’s playing alongside superstar Ortega.
The Beetlejuice sequel initially accrued 110 million dollars on its opening weekend. The highest-grossing day was opening day, making almost 42 million dollars. Overall, the film has amassed a total of nearly 265 million dollars worldwide, placing it at number 12 for the highest earnings at the box office in 2024 so far and at number one for September. The overall success of the franchise makes fans speculate whether or not the franchise will return for a third film, likely to be called Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
Final Thoughts
2024 has seen massive success for many blockbuster films, with several of those films breaking world records for box office earnings. For example, Deadpool and Wolverine surpassed the record for the highest-grossing R-rated movie, while Inside Out 2 hit number one for the highest-grossing animated film. Since making its way to theaters, the Beetlejuice sequel has been topping the box office. So whether you’re a fan of the original or the sequel, it is likely that you will have a lot more Beetlejuice content to view in the future.
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