Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: Box Office Triumph Sparks Future Tim Burton Ventures

"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" has tripled its budget at the box office, signaling profitability and potential for more Tim Burton projects.
Summary“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” the sequel to Tim Burton’s iconic 1988 film, has achieved significant box office success by tripling its budget, reaching a global total of $329.7 million. The film, featuring returning stars Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara, along with new cast members like Jenna Ortega, opened with $111 million, surpassing the original’s entire run. This milestone indicates the film is likely profitable, exceeding its break-even point by nearly $100 million. Its success may lead to more Tim Burton projects, potentially involving collaborations with Jenna Ortega.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Triumphs at the Box Office

Tim Burton’s latest installment, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” has achieved remarkable success by tripling its initial budget, reaching a significant global milestone. This legacy sequel to the 1988 horror-comedy classic brings back beloved characters, with Michael Keaton as Betelgeuse, Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz, and Catherine O’Hara as Delia Deetz. Joining them are new cast members Jenna Ortega, Willem Dafoe, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, and Arthur Conti.

Box Office Success

The movie opened with a bang, grossing $111 million, which already surpassed the original film’s worldwide revenue. According to Warner Bros. Pictures, by the end of its third weekend, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is projected to earn a cumulative $329.7 million globally. With an international total of $103 million, it has not only crossed the $100 million mark overseas but also exceeded the $300 million milestone worldwide. This achievement means the film has earned more than triple its estimated $100 million budget, making it one of only twelve 2024 releases to reach such heights, following “Alien: Romulus.”

Significance of the Box Office Milestone

The Movie Is Likely Profitable

Given that “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” has tripled its budget, it is probably already profitable. Typically, a film needs to earn two to two-and-a-half times its production budget to break even, considering promotional expenses and theaters taking a share of ticket sales. For this film, the break-even point would likely be around $250 million, a figure it has comfortably surpassed by nearly $100 million.

The production cost of the new film was significantly higher than the original “Beetlejuice,” which had a modest $15 million budget (approximately $42 million today when adjusted for inflation).

While “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” has yet to crack the Top 10 releases of 2024, it seems poised to do so before concluding its theatrical run. However, whether it maintains its position in the Top 10 by year’s end remains uncertain, as it will face stiff competition from upcoming blockbusters like “Joker: Folie à Deux,” “Venom: The Last Dance,” “Moana 2,” “Wicked,” “Gladiator II,” and “Sonic the Hedgehog 3.”

Future Implications for Tim Burton

More Projects on the Horizon

The success of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” suggests that more projects from Tim Burton could be on the way, aiming to captivate the same audience that resonated with this film. Although a third “Beetlejuice” movie is not guaranteed, given Burton’s comments, collaborations between him and Jenna Ortega outside of their successful Netflix series “Wednesday” seem likely.

Source: Warner Bros. Pictures

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

  • PG-PG-13
  • Comedy
  • Supernatural
  • Fantasy
  • Horror

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is the sequel to the original Tim Burton classic that starred Michael Keaton and Wynona Rider in a horror-comedy that involved ghosts trying to scare off new homebuyers from taking their house. The sequel brings back Michael Keaton as the hilarious and sleazy ghost with selfish intentions, now joined by Jenna Ortega in a new role.

Director
Tim Burton
Release Date
September 6, 2024
Studio(s)
KatzSmith Productions, Tim Burton Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures, Plan B Entertainment
Distributor(s)
Warner Bros. Pictures
Writers
Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, Mike Vukadinovich, Seth Grahame-Smith, Michael McDowell, Larry Wilson
Cast
Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Jenna Ortega, Justin Theroux, Willem Dafoe, Monica Bellucci, Arthur Conti, Nick Kellington, Santiago Cabrera, Burn Gorman, Danny DeVito, Sami Slimane, Amy Nuttall, Mark Heenehan, Charlie Hopkinson, Liv Spencer, Skylar Park, Matthew Lyons, Jane Leaney, David Ayres, Sophie Holland, Walles Hamonde
Character(s)
Beetlejuice, Lydia Deetz, Delia Deetz, Astrid Deetz, Rory, Wolf Jackson, Delores, Jeremy, Bob-Shrinker, Richard, Father Damien, Janitor, Le Tigre, Jane Butterfield, Clive, Olga, Littler Jane, Dave-Shrinker, Jeremy's Mom, Jeremy's Dad, Hot Dog Lady on a Stick, Glen
Runtime
104 Minutes
Main Genre
Comedy
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