‘Beetlejuice’ hits impressive box office record and gives Tim Burton a new achievement – ​​Diario La Página – 2024-09-15 23:58:58

Tim Burton has reached a new milestone in his film career with the successful release of ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’. The film, a sequel to the iconic 1988 film, has achieved outstanding box office performance, significantly raising the director’s global earnings figures. This new success reaffirms Burton as one of the most influential and profitable filmmakers in the entertainment industry.

What box office record did Tim Burton set with ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’?
With an impressive global total of $167.7 million through September 11, 2024, ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ has been a huge commercial success. This result has allowed Tim Burton to surpass two significant milestones: its domestic gross (United States and Canada) has surpassed $2 billion, while its worldwide total has surpassed $4.5 billion.

The film debuted to $111 million during its opening weekend, making it the second-biggest September opening, the second-biggest of Burton’s career, and the third-biggest of the year. This success not only underscores the director’s enduring appeal, but also marks a triumphant return after a string of less successful releases.

What do critics say about ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’?
Critical reviews for ‘Beetlejuice’ have been mostly positive. 77% of reviews have been favorable, with critics noting that Michael Keaton’s character remains as charming and hilarious as in the original film, and that Burton has managed an effective mix of practical effects and creepy gags. Metacritic gave it a score of 62 out of 100, indicating “generally favorable reviews.” Audiences have also responded positively, with a “B+” rating on CinemaScore and an 81% on PostTrak, where 68% of respondents would recommend the film.

Will there be ‘Beetlejuice 3’? This is what Tim Burton said
As for the possibility of a third installment, Tim Burton has been tight-lipped. Although ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ has been a considerable success, the director has yet to officially confirm a sequel. During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter at the premiere of ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’, the director expressed doubts about the viability of a future sequel. Burton commented that, if time follows the same pattern, he would be around 100 years old, so he considers it unlikely. Despite the lack of optimism, he stressed that any sequel must have a solid story to justify its existence, respecting the legacy of the iconic franchise.