‘Beetlejuice 2’ Rakes in $41.5 Million on Debut Day—Guess the Dead Really Do Party Hard

Hello, my lovely gossip aficionados! It’s your girl, Hollywood Hrishita, back with another spicy scoop from Tinseltown! Buckle up, because today we’re diving into the latest box office drama!

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! 💀

Looks like our ghastly friend Beetlejuice is back from the afterlife and ready to haunt the box office. Tim Burton’s spooky delight raked in a whopping $41.5 million from 4,575 locations on its opening day, which is the second-best September debut ever! Sorry, “It,” but you’re still the king with your $50.425 million. 🍿🎉

For Tim Burton, who’s had more hits and misses than a Bollywood dance number, this is a career-best opening. Remember “Alice in Wonderland”? Yeah, it just got ghosted by Beetlejuice’s $40.8 million opening. 😎

Warner Bros. Finally Wins One! 🏆

Warner Bros. is probably throwing a party right now. After a summer of flops like “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” and “Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1” (which, let’s be honest, nobody asked for), they’ve finally got a hit! Beetlejuice is eyeing a $97 million opening weekend. In just three days, it might make more than half of WB’s entire summer box office. Yikes!

And with all those premium large-format screens, Beetlejuice’s cash register is going ka-ching ka-ching! 💰

Halloween Vibes Incoming! 🎃

Given its family-friendly PG-13 rating and spooky theme, Beetlejuice is set to keep the cash flowing as we inch closer to Halloween. Critics loved it at the Venice Film Festival, so it’s got that going for it. Audiences are kind of into it too, although a CinemaScore of B+ suggests some folks left the theater thinking, “Meh.” 🤔

A Blast from the Past! 🚀

The original “Beetlejuice” was a hit back in 1988 and now it’s back to steal our hearts again. Michael Keaton returns as the mischievous ghost, with Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara reprising their roles. New faces include Jenna Ortega, Monica Bellucci, Willem Dafoe, Arthur Conti, and Justin Theroux. Talk about an ensemble cast! 👏

The Front Room – Front Row Flop? 😬

Meanwhile, A24’s horror flick “The Front Room” is barely making a dent. With a C- CinemaScore and a projected $1.5 million opening weekend, it’s safe to say this one’s not scaring anyone to the theaters. Better luck next time, guys! 🥴

Marvel’s Still Got It! 🦸‍♂️

After dominating the box office for five of the past six weekends, Disney’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” is sliding to second place. Another $1.7 million on Friday means it’s about to overtake “Incredibles 2” to become the 15th-highest grossing film ever. Next up? “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” Watch out, Jedi! 🚀

Biopic Bonanza! 🎥

“Reagan,” Showbiz Direct’s debut release, is holding strong in its second weekend with a projected $5.1 million. The Dennis Quaid-starring biopic will hit $20 million by early next week. Not bad for a $25 million production!

Alien Invasion Continues! 👽

Disney’s “Alien: Romulus” picked up another $1 million on Friday. It’s set to cross the $100 million mark soon, making it the 15th film this year to do so. Talk about an alien invasion! 👏

A Lively Drama! 🎭

Sony’s “It Ends With Us” is hanging in there, earning $1.1 million on Friday. After nearly a month in theaters, it’s about to surpass $140 million domestically. Blake Lively is proving she’s not just Gossip Girl anymore!

Moral of the Story:

In the wacky world of Hollywood, one ghost’s treasure is another studio’s desperate lifeline. Keep the popcorn ready and your expectations low, because you never know which flick will rise from the dead next! 🍿👻

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