Beetlejuice 2 has shattered box office records, securing its place as the second highest-grossing movie of all time. This highly anticipated sequel has captivated audiences worldwide, surpassing even the most optimistic projections. Tim Burton's sequel box office success pushes Michael Keaton past a career milestone, the actor has become one of the biggest stars of his generation after being in the acting industry for approximately 49 years. During that time, the award-winning actor has portrayed many iconic characters, including Batman, Vulture, and Beetlejuice.
According to Collider, the latest box office earnings for Beetlejuice 2 mean that Keaton has now surpassed $7 billion in his entire career. This milestone comes as the legacy sequel reaches $337 million worldwide at the domestic box office, becoming his seventh highest-grossing film of all time. As a result, the success of Beetlejuice 2 makes it one of the most successful films for both Burton and Keaton. The last film to reach this level was 2019's Dumbo, although the live-action film was still a box office disappointment due to its $170 million budget. In addition, a recent report and comments from Warner Bros. Entertainment CEO Pamela Abdy revealed that the legacy sequel almost became a Max exclusive film, onsidering Burton's recent box office performance, it is understandable that the studio hesitated.
To secure a theatrical release, Burton compromised with Warner Bros. by agreeing to a $48 million budget cut. This strategic move has proved successful, with the film now playing in theaters and already turning a profit in its third week of release, As a result, the success of Beetlejuice 2 makes it one of the most successful films for both Burton and Keaton.
