As a cinephile who has spent countless hours immersed in the world of cinema, I can confidently say that 2024 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for horror movies! The recent release of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” was nothing short of spectacular, breaking records and sending chills down my spine. The nostalgia factor was definitely there, but it was the younger demographic that Jenna Ortega attracted that really made this movie a smash hit.
2024’s lineup of summer blockbusters concluded (quietly, it seems) as the box office figures for the past week were announced. However, the onset of the spooky season gave a swift boost right away. The movie “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” earned $110 million, pushing “Deadpool & Wolverine” off the top spot once more. This was the third-largest opening weekend this year, surpassed only by Ryan Reynolds’ Marvel Cinematic Universe film and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2.” Additionally, it ranks as the second-biggest September opening ever, trailing behind “IT: Chapter One” from 2017.
Over the coming months, a number of horror films are set to premiere, and it wasn’t just Michael Keaton’s legacy sequel that graced the cinemas this past weekend. Take a look at the Top 10 list, and let’s delve into the details below.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Becomes Second-Best September Release Ever
Enthusiasm for Michael Keaton’s on-screen reunion with Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara in Beetlejuice 2 was already running strong, particularly after critics applauded the film as “whimsically macabre.” Critic Mike Reyes of TopMob even praised it in his review of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, calling it a hilarious comeback to form. The film exceeded its box office expectations, earning $110 million at the box office.
The new Beetlejuice movie didn’t quite dethrone IT: Chapter One from the top spot in September box office earnings, as the former grossed $123 million compared to the latter’s record-breaking $123 million opening. However, the debut of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is still noteworthy, particularly when considering its predecessor’s modest start. In 1988, the original Beetlejuice earned only $8 million on its opening weekend (unadjusted for inflation), but eventually grossed $77 million overall ($195 million when adjusted for inflation). It remains to be seen how quickly the sequel can surpass these figures.
This time, the ghost with the greatest charm will receive assistance from a worldwide fanbase. Unlike the initial film, it wasn’t distributed globally. Consequently, while there may not be a strong sense of nostalgia tugging at international moviegoers, they collectively contributed approximately $35.4 million to the earnings of Beetlejuice 2.
As a passionate gamer, I’ve got to say that the hype around “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 2” is truly building up steam! The initial investment for this sequel was reportedly a whopping $100 million, even before marketing expenses kicked in. But let me tell you, they didn’t skimp on promoting this baby!
Discussing Jenna Ortega, while some viewers of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” might have been drawn in by the trip down ’80s memory lane, Ortega could have also attracted a more youthful audience segment. The actress is definitely making waves in the genre with her past works like “Wednesday” and “Scream”, and let’s not forget her collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter on a dark-themed music video.
This week, aside from The Front Room, which is an A24 horror film featuring Brandy, was the sole other new wide release. Initially estimated to make approximately $5 million, it ended up with a disappointing box office collection of $1.7 million. Furthermore, The Front Room faced tough competition from Michael Keaton’s demon and received a lukewarm response from critics, garnering only 51% on Rotten Tomatoes and a C- grade from CinemaScore.
Reagan Shows Signs Of Life, As It Ends With Us Crosses Big Milestone
The biographical film about Ronald Reagan, titled “Reagan” and starring Dennis Quaid, had a modest beginning last week, generating $7.4 million in its first three days during the holiday weekend, placing it fourth overall. However, in its second weekend, it managed to earn an admirable $5.2 million, bringing its total earnings to $18.5 million over ten days. This represents a weekly decline of only 32%, resulting in the film climbing up to the third position at the box office.
It’s plausible that Reagan is benefiting from positive word-of-mouth recommendations, as the film has a rather poor 20% rating by critics on Rotten Tomatoes. However, it appears the audience has a different perspective, with a 98% rating on Popcornmeter. The CinemaScore grades it an A, suggesting that there may be chances left to recover the initial $25 million investment made before marketing.
The romantic drama “It Ends with Us,” starring Blake Lively, continues to bring in good news as the movie adaptation of the book entered its fifth weekend at cinemas. In North America and Canada alone, it made another $3.8 million, pushing its global total to an impressive $309.4 million. This places it among the top 15 highest-grossing films worldwide for 2024, just behind “Alien: Romulus” ($314.4 million).
Following the successful debut weekend of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”, I’m curious about its potential performance in cinemas, especially considering the increasing number of horror films set to release in the coming weeks. For example, on Friday, September 13, the horror movie “Speak No Evil” starring James McAvoy will hit theaters. However, its R rating might discourage families with younger children from attending due to its mature content. Stay tuned for updates next week to find out how it unfolds!
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2024-09-08 23:37