As Labor Day marks the official start of autumn, the first weekend of September proved to be a box office phenomenon, with the record-breaking film taking the top spot at the box office.
Warner Bros. The Halloween-themed comedy-horror film, a Tim Burton sequel, premiered with a robust total of $145.4 million at the box office. According to reports, the film’s domestic box office performance mirrored its global success, as the majority of those who saw it in theaters were from within the country, with an impressive opening weekend haul of $110 million. The film’s $111 million opening marks the second-largest September debut ever, trailing only the $123 million launch of 2017’s and preceding the $91 million performance of 2019. Here is the rewritten text:
The 2024 total marks the third-highest home opener for the year, following a large $211.4 million start and $154.2 million opening, respectively.
Recent months have seen a massive marketing campaign, reigniting interest in the larger franchise. To heighten anticipation for the sequel, it’s beneficial for viewers to revisit the original film and reassess its enduring value; concurrently, a re-exploration of Tim Burton’s entire body of work can also be insightful, ideally timed with the recent release of the 90s animated series that serves as a precursor to the forthcoming sequel.
The film’s star power is undeniable, with fans praising performances from Winona Ryder, Michael Keaton, and Jenna Ortega, particularly the latter due to her iconic role in the sequels. Given the film’s robust performance since its premiere on the Venice Movie Festival, it’s little surprise that audiences have drunk the Kool-Aid, as they often do with a movie this well-received.
Are there any other notable events or deadlines looming on the horizon that warrant your attention and vigilance? Blumhouse’s remake is set to hit theaters on September 13, coinciding with a one-day run of the first three episodes of Lionsgate’s action-comedy and Megan Fox’s sci-fi horror film, The Velocity of Love, which follows the next week on September 20. Meanwhile, Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley star in an animated prequel, while Halle Berry reprises her role as a mother defending her children once again in Last Day, airing on September 27, which concludes with Child’s Play 2 and The Exorcist III.
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