Beetlejuice Unleashed: 717 Cinemas to Get Spooky

It’s Showtime for Beetlejuice!

This weekend, fans of the supernatural and quirky alike are in for a treat as Warner Bros rolls out the highly anticipated sequel to Beetlejuice across 717 cinemas in the UK and Ireland. Tim Burton makes his grand return with a follow-up to the beloved cult classic from 1988, bringing back the mesmerizing Michael Keaton as the enigmatic titular ghoul. Alongside him, the talented Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara reprise their iconic roles. Audiences can also expect to see new additions to the cast, including Jenna Ortega, Willem Dafoe, Justin Theroux, and Monica Bellucci, lending fresh energy to the film.

The original Beetlejuice, which became a cultural staple, raked in nearly $75 million at the box office (unadjusted for inflation), and early projections suggest that the sequel is poised to surpass this impressive figure during its opening weekend. Tim Burton's last theatrical venture, the live-action Dumbo in 2019, started off strong with £6.1 million from 661 locations, while his magnum opus, Alice In Wonderland, hit the jackpot in 2010 with a launch of £10.6 million, ultimately grossing £45.6 million.

This weekend, Beetlejuice seems to have put a hex on its competitors, as it claims the spotlight with only a couple of other significant releases. Sony's re-release of Spider-Man: Homecoming is hitting 488 cinemas, while Altitude presents the event title Blur: Live At Wembley Stadium in 340 locations. It’s a weekend packed with thrilling cinematic experiences!

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