"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" Soars Past Blake Lively's Sleeper Hit at the Box Office
2024 has been full of box office surprises, and Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has emerged as one of the year’s most successful films. The highly anticipated sequel to the 1988 classic has now surpassed another sleeper hit, It Ends with Us, starring Blake Lively. This achievement puts Beetlejuice Beetlejuice among the top 15 movies of 2024 at the global box office.
It Ends with Us, based on the bestselling Colleen Hoover novel and directed by Justin Baldoni, performed admirably at the box office, earning over $335 million globally on a modest $25 million budget. However, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has dethroned Lively’s romantic drama after a steady and impressive run in theaters, further solidifying its spot as a major 2024 contender.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice owes much of its success to its loyal fanbase, who waited 36 years for a sequel to the beloved original. The film’s ensemble cast, including returning stars like Winona Ryder and newcomers like Jenna Ortega, has captivated audiences, blending Burton’s signature gothic flair with fresh, spooky fun. The film has resonated with both longtime fans and newer generations, bringing in substantial box office numbers.
The film’s success has also propelled its stars to new career milestones. Winona Ryder has now crossed the $1 billion mark at the domestic box office, while rising star Jenna Ortega, known for her work on Wednesday, has hit $500 million. Additionally, Catherine O’Hara, a veteran of both film and television, has surpassed $2 billion domestically. Director Tim Burton himself now ranks as the ninth-highest-grossing filmmaker of all time, a testament to his long-standing influence on cinema.
As Beetlejuice Beetlejuice continues to climb the box office charts, it’s clear that this spooky sequel has exceeded expectations, further proving that the magic of Burton’s whimsical world still holds strong. With the movie’s momentum showing no signs of slowing down, audiences can expect more milestones to be shattered as the film continues its theatrical run.
Catch Beetlejuice Beetlejuice in theaters now, as it continues to haunt the box office and etch its name into 2024’s biggest hits.
