Tim Burton’s long-awaited sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, has taken the global box office by storm, surpassing expectations and raking in impressive numbers within its first two weekends.

Featuring a star-studded cast with Michael Keaton reprising his iconic role alongside Winona Ryder and the ever-popular Jenna Ortega, the film has proven to be a massive hit with audiences.

Interestingly, this success comes after initial discussions about bypassing a theatrical release for a streaming debut—a move that now seems unimaginable.

A Rocky Road to the Big Screen

Behind the scenes, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice faced hurdles before its release. Tim Burton had to engage in a tug-of-war with Warner Bros.

over the production budget and distribution strategy. Reportedly, the studio was hesitant about investing heavily in a sequel to a beloved film that first premiered over three decades ago.

Warner Bros. set a hard cap on the budget, allowing production to go forward only if costs were kept under $100 million. Ultimately, the final budget clocked in at $99 million.

Box Office Milestones

According to industry expert Luiz Fernando, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has quickly gained traction in international markets, pulling in $28.7 million across 76 territories, bringing its cumulative international gross to $76.3 million.

Domestically, the film has seen even greater success, raking in a staggering $188 million at the North American box office.

With the combined worldwide earnings reaching $264.3 million, the film has already surpassed 164.3% of its production costs just two weekends after its release.

Aiming High: The Road Ahead

With its strong box office performance, the film is on track to gross between $410 million and $460 million globally.

This is quite an achievement for a sequel to a 1988 classic that had a $100 million production budget, excluding marketing costs.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, starring Jenna Ortega, Monica Bellucci, Willem Dafoe, and the original cast members, hit theaters on September 6th and continues to attract large audiences, cementing its place as a major box office success.

Note: The box office figures mentioned are based on available estimates and have not been independently verified.

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