Sun Sep 15 16:35:33 UTC 2024: ## “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” Soars, While “The Killer’s Game” Bombs at the Box Office

**Los Angeles, CA** – The weekend box office saw a clear winner with “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” holding strong in its second week, while new releases struggled to find an audience.

Tim Burton’s sequel raked in $51.6 million, marking the second-best sophomore weekend for a fall movie since “It” in 2017. The film’s impressive hold, only dipping 54% from its opening weekend, further solidified its success. “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” has already grossed $188 million domestically and is poised to reach a final gross of over $250 million, adding another win for Warner Bros.

While “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” dominated the box office, “The Killer’s Game,” starring Dave Bautista, stumbled out of the gate, grossing only $2.6 million. This marks Lionsgate’s third consecutive box office flop following “Borderlands” and “The Crow.” The film is now likely headed for a streaming debut in a few months.

Other notable performances include “Speak No Evil,” a dark remake of the Danish horror film, which opened within expectations with $11.5 million. The film is targeted at an older audience with its R-rating and has garnered positive reviews, suggesting strong word-of-mouth potential.

The weekend also saw the success of two specialty releases: the Matt Walsh documentary “Am I Racist?” and the biopic “Reagan.” “Am I Racist?” opened strong with $4.75 million, marking The Daily Wire’s first wide theatrical release. “Reagan,” starring Dennis Quaid, continues to surprise with its success, earning another $2.96 million this weekend, bringing its total gross to $23 million.

The box office results suggest that horror films are still a strong draw for audiences. Lionsgate is hoping to capitalize on this trend with the release of “Never Let Go” next week, which has been generating positive buzz.

As the box office landscape continues to shift, it will be interesting to see if “Never Let Go” can break Lionsgate’s losing streak and whether “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” can maintain its momentum in the coming weeks.

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