'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' starts strong; rakes in $12M in US previews
The highly-anticipated sequel to Tim Burton's 1988 cult classic, Beetlejuice, has reportedly earned an impressive $12M from its Wednesday and Thursday night preview screenings. This figure puts the film, titled Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, on par with the earnings of Dune: Part Two during its preview phase. The film is expected to attract a predominantly female audience, contrasting with Dune: Part Two's largely male viewership.
'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' outperforms 'Wonder Woman' in preview earnings
The $12M preview earnings of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice surpass the $11M made by Wonder Woman during its preview phase. The film is also expected to draw a significant Latino and Hispanic audience. The sequel's box office performance so far indicates that it may surpass initial expectations.
'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' scores high on Rotten Tomatoes
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has received a positive response from critics and audiences alike, with a score of 78% on Rotten Tomatoes. The audience score stands at 87%. This is slightly lower than the original Beetlejuice film, which holds an 82% rating from both critics and audiences on the platform.
'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' enjoys widest release this year
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has been released in 4,500 theaters across the United States, making it the widest release this year. The film is available in various premium formats including IMAX, ScreenX, 4DX, Dolby, Dbox, and PLFs. This extensive release strategy is likely to contribute to the film's box office success.
