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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is now playing in theaters, and the sequel is poised to light up the box office with a $95M opening.
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OK, pause for a sec—did anyone *actually* think we’d get a sequel to “Beetlejuice” **36** years later? I mean, we’ve got movies from the ’80s chasing sequels like they owe us back rent (I’m looking at you, Maverick). But hold on to your sandworms, folks, because *”Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”* is smashing through the box office like it’s saying its own name three times in a row. And get this—it’s already raked in $13 million from the *Thursday night previews alone*. 🍿 Not bad for a movie that could’ve easily ended up being another long-belated sequel disaster.
Now, let’s talk numbers—because we all love big, shiny box office predictions, don’t we? The film’s currently looking at a $90 to $95 million opening weekend. Yeah, maybe that’s a smidge less than the *optimistic* $145 million some estimates threw out earlier (*cue over-enthusiastic marketing team*), but still, that’s more cha-ching than most sequels ever see. 🤑 And with these kinds of stats, you’re probably getting sequel whispers, but Tim Burton, in true *Tim Burton* fashion, is already going all cryptic on us and throwing cold water on the idea of a third part. Will we see *Beetlejuice 3* by the time he’s 100? As he put it—“Maybe. I doubt it.” Classic Burton.
So why now? Why after three freaking decades? It’s not just about the nostalgia goggles—though that’s 100% in play here. Burton made it clear that the timing had more to do with *Lydia* (Winona Ryder’s character). I mean, the girl went from goth teen to mother-of-a-teen, which, yes, we’ve all aged and we’re dealing with our own existential crises (thanks, Burton). But apparently, seeing how she evolved into an older, wiser iteration sparked the director’s creative engine. And let’s be real—it feels very… right.
Critics couldn’t agree more. Some are calling this Burton’s return to his ol’ wonderfully weird, creepy-yet-delightful form. Chris Bumbray over at JoBlo says it’s his “most energetic, playful, and creative film in years,” which, if you’ve been keeping up with his (*interesting*) career trajectory lately, is high praise, my friends. Even Bumbray admitted he was a bit skeptical of touching this material again after so long, but once Bo Welch’s iconic sets and Danny Elfman’s spooky score hit, he was all-in. ✨
And let’s not forget the plot because, oh boy, it’s one haunted family affair. Lydia’s rebellious daughter accidentally opens a portal to the Afterlife (because that always ends well), and—well, spoiler—it’s only a matter of time before Beetlejuice, good ol’ Michael Keaton, gets summoned from the beyond. Things spiral into, you guessed it, chaos. If you’re hoping to relive some classic “Beetlejuice” mayhem, you’re in for a treat—creepy town models and hilarious underworld antics galore.
But—before we spiral into another Beetlejuice summoning (I’ve only said it twice, relax!), will this movie light up the box office enough to spark more future ghostly shenanigans? Maybe. Let’s just hope we don’t have to wait until 2060 for the next one.
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So often, long-belated sequels wind up as disappointments, but that doesn’t seem to be the case with Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Arriving 36 years after the release of the original, the sequel has been receiving positive reviews, and it’s already become a box-office success, taking in $13 million in Thursday night previews. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is poised to have a wonderful opening weekend as well, with current projections looking at a $90-$95 million opening. It’s not quite the $145 million which was estimated earlier in the week, but still very impressive.
All this box office success is likely ringing the sequel bell, but director Tim Burton has already cast doubt on a possible Beetlejuice 3. “Well, if [the same] time frame goes on, I’ll be about 100,” Burton said. “So maybe. I doubt it.” As for why now was the right time for a Beetlejuice sequel, Burton explained that it all came down to Winona Ryder’s character. “Well, because the Lydia character (Ryder) interested me,” Burton said. “Getting older is where you start thinking about what happens in life. [She] starts as a cool teenager. Relationships… Do you have kids? What are they like? What do you like? How do you change? These are all things that I know and experience. So it felt more right to make this now, rather than back in, like, 1989.“
The film has been praised as a return to form for Burton, with our own Chris Bumbray calling it the director’s “most energetic, playful, and creative film in years.” He continued, “Truth be told, I was wary of a Beetlejuice sequel, as I figured they should leave well enough alone after thirty-six years. But, once Danny Elfman’s score kicked in, and I got a look at returning production designer Bo Welch’s sets, I was all in on a sequel I had a total blast with. This one is a very pleasant surprise. Here’s hoping this isn’t the last time Burton says Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice.” You can check out the rest of Bumbray’s review right here.
Here’s the official synopsis for Beetlejuice Beetljuice: “Beetlejuice is back! After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.” The sequel is now playing in theaters, so be sure to let us know what you think of the film!
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