'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' is tracking for a huge opening weekend. According to sources with access to data from leading research firm NRG, the highly anticipated sequel to the 1988 cult classic could open as high as $80 million at the North American box office when it flies into theaters on September 6th.
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00:00Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is tracking for a huge opening weekend.
00:04According to sources with access to data from leading research firm NRG,
00:08the highly anticipated sequel to the 1988 cult classic could open as high as $80 million
00:13at the North American box office when it flies into theaters on September 6th.
00:18The living, the dead, can they coexist?
00:24Now's my chance.
00:26Ghosts aren't real.
00:27Studio Warner Bros. is being more conservative, suggesting a $65 to $75 million opening.
00:33Either way, the fantasy horror comedy is on course to scare up one of the biggest
00:37September debuts of all time, not adjusted for inflation.
00:40The movie reunites director Tim Burton with Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice.
00:44Other returning cast members include Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara,
00:48with newcomer Jenna Ortega playing the daughter of Ryder's character, Lydia Dietz.
00:54My mom grew up here. That old house on the hill.
00:56Wait, the ghost house? Is your mom Lydia Dietz?
00:59Unfortunately.
01:00She's a legend.
01:02The cast is currently on the film's press tour. Ortega shared this video
01:05on her Instagram story from a fan event promoting the movie in Mexico.
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