As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I must confess that my movie-watching skills are not as sharp as my thumb reflexes when it comes to button mashing. However, even this old-school arcade warrior can appreciate the impressive feat that Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has achieved in becoming the highest-grossing movie of 2024 domestically.
Part Two” down from its number one position.
Although the horror-comedy sequel was released on digital platforms a few weeks ago, it’s still leading the box office since its theater debut in September of this year, outperforming Dune: Part Two to become Warner Bros.’ top-grossing film of 2024.
What were the totals for the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice domestic box office?
Despite raking in over $427 million overseas, surpassing Beetlejuice’s $150 million earnings, Dune: Part Two has garnered a domestic box office total of $283 million. This makes it Warner Bros.’ top-grossing film of 2024 and the fourth highest-earning movie of the year overall in terms of domestic box office revenue.
Beyond its successful theatrical performances so far, Beetlejuice: Beetlejuice has also garnered positive feedback from both critics and viewers. Critic Jonathan Sim from ComingSoon described it as a “strong sequel” and a “quirky movie that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Moreover, the film has garnered a 77% rating from critics and a 80% approval from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes at present.
Building on the success of Tim Burton’s 1988 cult favorite, the filmmaker revisited the Beetlejuice franchise to direct its sequel. Notably, some cherished characters made a comeback, such as Keaton playing Betelgeuse, Winona Ryder portraying Lydia Deetz, and Catherine O’Hara taking on Delia Deetz once again. New additions to the cast include Jenna Ortega as Astrid, Willem Dafoe as Wolf Jackson, Monica Bellucci as Delores, Justin Theroux as Rory, and others.
36 years after the original 1988 movie, Beetlejuice centers around the Deetz family moving back to Winter River, following the demise of their family head, Charles Deetz.
“Following an unexpected family tragedy, the Deetz family, spanning three generations, return to Winter River. They are still plagued by Beetlejuice, and when Lydia’s rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, finds a mysterious model of the town in the attic and accidentally opens a portal to the Afterlife, chaos ensues. With trouble brewing on both sides, it won’t be long before someone unwittingly summons Beetlejuice again, unleashing his unique brand of mischief.
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2024-10-22 21:40