Tim Burton's 'Beetlejuice 2' Breaks Box-Office Records, Grosses $250 Million for Warner Bros.

Sep 16, 2024, 10:56 AM

Tim Burton's 'Beetlejuice 2' has become a significant success for Warner Bros., breaking box-office records and grossing $250 million worldwide. The sequel nearly went straight to streaming on Max due to budget concerns, but Burton insisted on a theatrical release. Warner Bros. originally projected a budget of $147 million, which they deemed too risky. To secure the theatrical release, Burton agreed to lower the budget to under $100 million, and the principal cast accepted reduced upfront payments. The film's success has provided a much-needed boost for Warner Bros. Margaret Darby reported on the film, and Warner Bros. film boss Pam Abdy noted that Burton's films demand to be seen on a big screen.