Los Angeles, United States (AFP) — Tim Burton’s much-anticipated sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” has continued to energize North American theaters, retaining its number one spot in its second weekend. The comedy horror film grossed $51.7 million, a noticeable drop from its $110 million debut weekend, but still significantly ahead of other films, according to industry reports on Sunday.
Reviving the macabre and whimsical universe that fans first fell in love with in 1988, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” brings back Michael Keaton as the hilariously spooky title character. Joining Keaton are original stars Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara, along with new additions Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, and Willem Dafoe.
Weekend Box Office Rankings
- “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” – $51.7 million
- “Speak No Evil” – $11.5 million
- “Deadpool & Wolverine” – $5.2 million
- “Am I Racist?” – $4.8 million
- “Reagan” – $2.8 million
- “Killer’s Game” – $2.6 million
- “Alien: Romulus” – $2.4 million
- “It Ends With Us” – $2 million
- “The Forge” – $2 million
- “God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust” – $1.5 million
New Entrants and Performances
Another horror film, “Speak No Evil,” finished second with $11.5 million. The new psychological horror from Blumhouse and Universal Pictures centers on an American family that discovers their seemingly benign hosts are actually dangerous killers. Analyst David A. Gross from Franchise Entertainment Research described the opening as solid, noting that both reviews and audience scores are outstanding.
“Deadpool & Wolverine,” featuring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, settled into the third spot, grossing $5.2 million over the weekend. The Disney/Marvel superhero comedy has amassed a substantial $621.5 million domestically in its eight-week run.
Coming in fourth was “Am I Racist?”, a provocative political mockumentary from Daily Wire Studios and SDG Releasing, which earned $4.8 million. Conservative commentator Matt Walsh takes a critical look at political correctness by infiltrating anti-racism workshops and intellectual gatherings.
In fifth place is “Reagan,” a political biopic about the 40th US president, played by Dennis Quaid. Despite dropping two spots, the film collected $2.8 million, performing commendably well for its genre.
Rounding out the top 10 were:
- “Killer’s Game” – $2.6 million
- “Alien: Romulus” – $2.4 million
- “It Ends With Us” – $2 million
- “The Forge” – $2 million
- “God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust” – $1.5 million
Continued Box Office Excitement
As “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” continues to enchant audiences and reign supreme at the box office, it marks a successful revival of Tim Burton’s iconic universe. The film’s strong performance underscores its enduring appeal and ability to draw both nostalgic viewers and new fans alike to theaters.
