Hey there, Bollywood buffs! It’s your girl Hollywood Hrishita here, ready to spill the tea on the latest Hollywood box office drama with my signature sass and sarcasm. Buckle up, because it’s about to get wild!
Looks like the ghost with the most is still haunting the box office this weekend. Yep, you guessed it, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is holding onto that top spot tighter than a Bollywood starlet clinging to her last shred of dignity. Universal’s spooky flick “Speak No Evil” is doing its best to play catch-up, raking in $4.9 million from just 3,375 locations across Friday and previews. Not bad, eh?
🎬 Box Office Battles: Ghosts vs. Thrillers
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is proving that nostalgia sells, baby! Tim Burton’s sequel has raked in a cool $14.4 million on Friday alone and is eyeing a three-day gross of over $50 million. With reviews almost as glowing as a Bollywood hero’s smile and fans loving every paranormal minute, this film has already crossed the $150 million mark in domestic earnings. It’s now chilling in the top 10 North American releases of the year, leaving It Ends With Us ($142 million) eating its ghostly dust.
On the flip side, we have Speak No Evil, the James McAvoy thriller that’s managing a respectable start. With a budget of just $15 million, Blumhouse Productions is probably dancing in their spooky little graveyard with joy. Audience scores are solid, with CinemaScore giving it a B+ — not bad for a horror flick, right? 💀
🎭 New Contenders: Pranks & Assassins
The conservative-leaning Daily Wire decided to flex its muscles with Am I Racist?, starring internet provocateur Matt Walsh. The prank feature pulled in $1.9 million across Friday and preview screenings, aiming for a $4.6 million opening. Not too shabby for a $3 million production, but let’s see if it can attract anyone beyond Walsh’s fan club. CinemaScore says A, but hey, let’s see if it sticks. 🧐
Lionsgate, on the other hand, seems to be stuck in a rut with The Killer’s Game. Despite starring the usually bankable Dave Bautista, it only managed an estimated $1 million on Friday and is looking at a sub-$5 million opening. Reviews are meh, and CinemaScore’s B+ isn’t doing it any favors. Lionsgate, honey, maybe it’s time to rethink your game plan. 🙄
🎥 Superhero Shenanigans: Deadpool & Wolverine
Ah, Deadpool & Wolverine, the gift that keeps on giving. Still hanging around the top five, it earned $1.4 million on Friday and is in its eighth weekend of release. This Marvel mash-up is about to overtake Star Wars: The Last Jedi ($620 million) to become the 15th highest-grossing domestic release ever. Next target? The Avengers at $623 million. Keep going, you crazy superheroes! 🚀
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Moral of the Story: Box Office or Bust!
In Hollywood, just like in Bollywood, it’s all about the numbers, darlings. Whether you’re a ghost, an assassin, or a superhero, the box office is your ultimate judge, jury, and executioner. And remember, one man’s flop is another man’s classic — just ask any Bollywood producer clinging to a decade-old hit.
Stay sassy, stay savvy! 😎💋
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Tags: Box Office Drama, Hollywood News, Beetlejuice, Speak No Evil, Am I Racist, The Killer’s Game, Deadpool & Wolverine, Movie Reviews, CinemaScore, Weekend Box Office
