‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Lands Top Spot on HBO Movie Chart After Max Streaming Debut

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As a cinephile who’s been haunting theaters since the days of black-and-white films, I must say that the return of Beetlejuice has been nothing short of a spectacle to behold. The sequel, titled “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” has managed to resurrect the charm and wit of its 1988 predecessor, all while offering a fresh spin on the beloved characters.

The original and its sequel, titled “” and “: Sequel to Beetlejuice (1988)”, have finally arrived for viewers who can’t get enough. After making waves at the box office earlier this year and proving successful via VOD release, it has now climbed up the HBO Max charts as a top pick. The film debuted on December 6th, swiftly grabbing the number one position to extend the remarkable journey of a movie that nearly never came to fruition.

The classic film “Beetlejuice,” directed by Tim Burton, debuted in 1988. It introduced the world to Michael Keaton’s character, the mischievous and freedom-loving demon Betelgeuse. This movie was a box office success, earning over $70 million from a budget of just $15 million. It provided ample laughter, chills, and an unforgettable performance by Keaton as the lead character. Despite becoming an immediate cultural phenomenon and leading to an animated TV series, plans for a sequel remained frustratingly out of reach for over three decades.

Ultimately, after numerous unsuccessful attempts, Burton successfully brought together Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, among others like Jenna Ortega, Monica Bellucci, Willem Dafoe, and Justin Theroux, reviving the franchise in a widely appreciated spectacle. The movie, titled Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, hit theaters in September, earning an impressive $400 million at the box office and receiving a 76% Tomatometer score and 79% Popcornmeter rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Will Beetlejuice 3 Even Happen?

As a die-hard cinema aficionado, I’ve noticed an intriguing pattern in the Tinseltown universe – it’s not uncommon for a franchise to take a long break, surprise us with a hit sequel, and then rush to produce another film. The 2021 release of Ghostbusters: Afterlife was a follow-up to the 1989’s Ghostbusters II, which marked a 30-year gap, and the recent triumph of Top Gun: Maverick in 2022 has already sparked discussions about Top Gun 3. Yet, when it comes to the prospects of witnessing a third installment of the spooky classic Beetlejuice, director Tim Burton seems less than thrilled about revisiting that world again. In a past interview, he was noncommittal about another sequel, expressing his thoughts by saying:

“Well, if [the same] time frame goes on, I’ll be about 100. So maybe. I doubt it.”

It appears that the possibility of the movie titled “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” hitting theaters in the near future is looking more promising, according to producer Tommy Harper. He expressed a somewhat optimistic outlook on the subject.

Given Tim’s affection for the title and characters, there seems to be a possibility. Let’s wait and find out what unfolds.

No matter what happens next, the fact that Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has secured its spot on Max further proves that the 36-year wait to bring back the Ghost with the Most was absolutely worth it. Whether you’re catching it for the first time or rewatching after seeing it in cinemas in September, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is now comfortably nestled among other titles on the HBO chart, ready to create a chilling holiday season.

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2024-12-08 02:33