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'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' Opens with $110M Domestic, $145M Global, Third-Best Weekend of the Year

Sep 9, 2024, 02:00 AM

Tim Burton's long-awaited sequel, 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,' has made a significant impact at the box office, debuting with a $110 million domestic opening. This marks the second time a Tim Burton film has opened with over $100 million, the first being 'Alice in Wonderland.' The film, featuring returning stars Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder, along with Jenna Ortega, has been well-received by audiences, with 25% of viewers citing Ortega and Ryder as a major draw. The movie's global debut stands at $145 million, with notable international earnings from the UK ($9.6M), Mexico ($6.5M), and Australia ($2.6M). The film's success is a significant boost for Warner Bros., especially after a challenging summer. 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' is now the third-best opening weekend of the year, following 'Inside Out 2' and 'Deadpool & Wolverine.' The film had a $100 million budget.