Key Points:
- Beetlejuice 2 surpasses $400 million globally, with a strong domestic and international performance.
- Michael Keaton admits he always believed the sequel would do well, but not to this extent.
- Keaton pushed for the sequel for years, believing the character of Betelgeuse would resonate again.
- The film remains strong at the box office, thriving especially during the Halloween season.
Michael Keaton on ‘Beetlejuice 2’ Success
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice continues its remarkable box office performance, crossing $420 million globally since its release in early September. Michael Keaton, who reprises his role as the mischievous and politically incorrect Betelgeuse, reflected on the film’s success, expressing both pride and surprise. Despite not predicting the film’s massive success, Keaton admitted he always believed in the character’s potential to resonate with audiences once more.
In an interview with Collider, Keaton shared,
“I knew it would do well. There’s no way I knew it would do this well… For years, I never understood, just from a cold-hearted business point of view, why they wouldn’t pull the trigger on what I would say was about the only thing I would wanna do again is that movie.”
He further elaborated on his long-standing desire for the sequel.
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Michael Keaton’s Long Push for the Sequel
Keaton’s persistence in advocating for Beetlejuice 2 wasn’t just rooted in nostalgia. He genuinely believed the character and the world Tim Burton created still had appeal. “I made a push for it for a few years there,” Keaton said, explaining that while at times he thought the moment had passed, he still believed in the material. Reflecting on his connection to the film’s fans, he shared, “I always knew. You’ll be out, and somebody will say something like, ‘Oh, Beetlejuice!’ It’s my favorite thing!”
The success of Beetlejuice 2 can also be attributed to its stellar cast. Along with Keaton, the film sees the return of Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz, Catherine O’Hara as Delia Deetz, and new additions like Jenna Ortega as Lydia’s daughter, Astrid, and Willem Dafoe as ghost detective Wolf Jackson.
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Beetlejuice 2 Is A Box Office Powerhouse
As of its sixth week, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has grossed $275 million domestically and $144 million internationally, reaching a total of $420 million worldwide. The film’s release ahead of Halloween gave it an extra push, earning more than $7 million in its sixth week, even outperforming Joker: Folie à Deux during the same time. The movie has entered the Top 15 Comedies of All Time at the Global Box Office and ranks among the Top 5 Movies of 2024.
Keaton couldn’t be more thrilled with the movie’s performance. “It’s fun! Also, I love just that it’s out there again,” he said, expressing his gratitude for the film’s success after pushing for years to make it a reality.
Source: Collider
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