Warner Bros.’Beetlejuice Beetlejuicehas conjured upa spellbinding opening weekend, generating a massive $11 million in global box office revenue across IMAX screens, cementing its status as a major box office player for the month of September. In doing so, the film has set several new records for IMAX, further reinforcing the power of the cult classic’s much-anticipated sequel. In North America alone,Beetlejuice Beetlejuicebrought in an impressive $9.3 millionacross 409 IMAX screens. This feat not only marks thelargest-ever IMAX opening weekend for September in North Americabut also thesecond-highest global IMAX opening for the month. The success was fueled by enthusiastic audience participation, with fans donning costumes, quoting iconic lines, and even engaging in themed activities in the theatre lobbies. With such a high level of excitement, it’s no surprise that the film is currently considered a major event for moviegoers.
Internationally,Beetlejuice Beetlejuiceadded another$1.7 million from 365 IMAX screens, contributing to the film’s impressive global earnings. The film’s unique appeal and the growing anticipation among fans have played a significant role in its box office success, and with additional openings planned across Europe in countries like France, Germany, Austria, and Belgium, the movie’s reach is only expected to expand further in the coming weeks.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuicealso boasts solid critical reception, with a 77% “Certified Fresh” rating onRotten Tomatoesand an 82% audience score. Notably, younger moviegoers have been especially receptive, with the added factor ofGen Z iconJenna Ortegaas a lead cast member, with 24% of the audience under the age of 25 giving the film an “A-” score, and women under 25 providing it with a strong “A.” That positive reception among key demographics is helping to drive the film’s continued success at the box office.
What Else Performed on IMAX This Weekend?
In addition toBeetlejuice Beetlejuice,Disney/20th Century’sAlien: Romuluscontinues to terrify audiences, grossing another $1.1 million in IMAX from its openings in Japan and holdover success in China. With a total IMAX cume of $39 million,Alien: Romulushas solidified its place as another major contributor to the platform’s box office figures. Elsewhere,India’sThe Greatest of All Timeadded $900,000 to the global IMAX box office, while CJ’s concert hitIM HERO THE STADIUMin South Korea became the all-time biggest IMAX local-language title, bringing its total IMAX earnings to $2.5 million.
With more to come fromBeetlejuice Beetlejuiceand upcoming IMAX launches ofTransformers OneandI, The Executioner, Collider will have the latest on the best film format in the world next week.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: The sequel to the cult classic brings back the infamous ghost Beetlejuice, who is unleashed upon a modern family, setting off a chain of hilarious and supernatural events. As mischief ensues, both the living and the deceased must deal with the resulting chaos, blending comedic antics with ghostly intrigue.
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