Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Back on Top, Speak No Evil Debuts Quietly

Oh, Hollywood! You never cease to amaze, do you? The box office antics continue to unfold like a drama fit for the big screen. This past weekend, our old ghost buddy Beetlejuice decided to show everyone who’s boss. Again.

Box Office Drama: Beetlejuice Steals the Show… Again!

Alright, folks, gather ’round because it’s storytime with your favorite Bollywood snoop, Hollywood Hrishita. So, what’s the latest buzz in Tinseltown? Well, imagine this: three shiny new movies walk into the box office, only to be overshadowed by none other than Beetlejuice. Yes, you heard it right. Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! 🎃

In its second weekend, Tim Burton’s spooky spectacle raked in a whopping $51.6 million. That brings its North American total to a jaw-dropping $188 million and a global tally of $264 million. Not too shabby for a ghost, huh? But, alas, international audiences aren’t as smitten, contributing just $76.3 million. Maybe they’re not into the spooky chic? 🤷‍♀️

New Kids on the Block: Who’s Who?

Now, let’s talk about the newcomers. Universal and Blumhouse’s “Speak No Evil,” a horror film remake, managed to snag the second spot with $11.5 million. Not bad for a horror flick, right? It stars James McAvoy and Mackenzie Davis, and critics are loving it. Will it gain traction through word of mouth? Only time will tell. 🌟

Matt Walsh’s satirical documentary “Am I Racist?” opened in fourth place, earning $4.75 million. Now, that’s what I call stirring the pot! 🍿 Meanwhile, poor Dave Bautista’s “The Killer’s Game” bombed at sixth place with a measly $2.6 million. Ouch! Better luck next time, Dave.

Horror’s Rollercoaster Year

2023 hasn’t exactly been a scream-fest for horror. Sure, we had hits like “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” “Alien: Romulus,” and “Longlegs,” but other films like “Night Swim,” “Imaginary,” and “Afraid” barely made a splash. Blumhouse, usually the king of scares, is having a bit of an off year. But don’t worry, they’re planning to come back stronger with sequels like “M3GAN 2.0” and “Black Phone 2.” 🎬

Superheroes and Biopics: A Mixed Bag

Meanwhile, “Deadpool & Wolverine” continues to chug along, raking in $5.2 million in its eighth week. With Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman at the helm, it’s no surprise this juggernaut has grossed $1.3 billion globally. 💥

Dennis Quaid’s “Reagan” biopic rounded out the top five, earning $2.9 million. It seems the life of former President Ronald Reagan is still of interest to moviegoers, generating a total of $23 million so far.

Small but Mighty: Indie Films Shine

In limited release, “My Old Ass,” a coming-of-age comedy, grossed a respectable $171,242 from just seven locations. It’s set to expand to more theaters soon, so keep an eye out!

The Big Picture: Box Office Blues

Despite some hits, the overall box office is lagging, with ticket sales down 12.4% from last year and 25.4% from pre-pandemic 2019. The fall season is banking on October releases like “Transformers One,” “The Wild Robot,” “Joker: Folie à Deux,” and “Saturday Night” to turn things around.

Moral of the Story: When in Doubt, Call Beetlejuice!

So, what’s the takeaway? If Hollywood taught us anything this weekend, it’s that when the going gets tough, just summon Beetlejuice. He’ll haunt your way to box office gold! 👻✨

Stay tuned for more juicy updates, my Bollywood bees! 🐝

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Until next time, keep the popcorn ready! 🍿