Now in its second weekend of release, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has continued to surprise everyone as it reached a big milestone at the global box office. The horror-comedy film, which is a sequel to Tim Burton’s classic 1988 movie Beetlejuice, had a great opening last week.
It maintained its strong performance during its second weekend, especially in the domestic box office. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is on its way to becoming Burton’s most successful film in over a decade, and it recently helped him surpass the $4.5 billion mark in his career’s total box office earnings.
The film has earned $188 million in domestic markets and an additional $76 million from international audiences, bringing its global total to $264 million.
With a production budget of around $100 million, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice stars returning actors Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara, along with new faces like Jenna Ortega, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, and Willem Dafoe. By comparison, the original Beetlejuice earned about $75 million globally with a production cost of $15 million.
That original movie played a major role in launching Tim Burton’s career, and right after that, he directed Batman, which earned over $400 million worldwide.
Over the years, Burton has delivered several hit films such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ($475 million globally), and Alice in Wonderland, which remains his only movie to have earned more than $1 billion worldwide.
However, since Alice in Wonderland was released in 2010, Burton has faced a series of films that didn’t perform as well. Recently, he has found success with his work on the streaming series Wednesday, which became one of Netflix’s top hits.
Tim Burton’s Box Office Total Surpasses $4.5 Billion Globally
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice opened to positive reviews and has earned a solid 77% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with an audience score of 81%. On top of that, the movie holds a B+ rating from CinemaScore. In his review, Martin Tsai from Collider called it a “return to form” for Tim Burton.
This weekend, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice outperformed its competition, including Universal’s horror remake Speak No Evil, which debuted with only $11 million domestically, falling short by $40 million compared to Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’s second-weekend earnings.
Still from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures)
The movie also contributed to Warner Bros.’ streak of hits this year. Earlier in the year, the studio had back-to-back blockbusters such as Dune: Part Two, which earned $711 million worldwide, and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which made $568 million globally.
Despite this success, Warner Bros. faced a setback with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, which concluded its run with just over $170 million worldwide. You can catch Beetlejuice Beetlejuice in theaters now. Stay tuned to Otakukart for more updates.
The Office is known for its unforgettable characters, from the eccentric boss Michael Scott (played by Steve Carell) to Angela (Angela Kinsey), who often passes harsh judgments. But among the Dunder Mifflin crew is a character who rarely takes the spotlight, despite being the most mysterious of them all—Creed Bratton.
Interestingly, the actor who plays him also goes by the name Creed Bratton. As the oldest and longest-tenured employee at Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch, Creed becomes a key part of the show, even though he almost got written out in Season 2.
While Creed doesn’t always play a big role or understand what’s going on, his storyline has one of the most fascinating conclusions.
The series is beloved for its unpredictable characters, and Creed is perhaps the biggest surprise of all. Throughout the show, he sits at the back of the office, working as the quality assurance manager.
His coworkers mostly ignore him, viewing him as an odd but harmless old man. However, beneath the surface, Creed has been hiding a dark secret throughout the nine seasons.
Where Does ‘The Office’ Leave Creed?
While The Office finale shows what the future holds for many characters, Creed’s ending stands out. Dwight Schrute (played by Rainn Wilson) explains that Creed tried to fake his own death before the police arrived looking for him. As it turns out, Creed had quite a past as a member of the 60s band The Grass Roots.
Over the years, he has been a wanted man with accusations including drug dealing, trafficking illegal animal meats, and even stealing LSD from the military. Despite running from his past, that’s not the last we see of Creed.
In one memorable scene, past and present Dunder Mifflin employees sneak back into the office during a PBS documentary event. When they enter, they find that Creed, now bearded, is already there, living in a closet. As the night comes to a close, Creed reflects on his time at Dunder Mifflin. However, his past eventually catches up to him, and the police take him away.
While crime is not a completely foreign concept in The Office, the twist involving Creed’s capabilities is unique. Those paying close attention might have guessed that Creed had a shady past, but most of the time, he seems like just another distracted employee. Yet his criminal history proves that he can be surprisingly effective when needed.
What Happens to Creed After ‘The Office’?
The Office concludes with a “life goes on” attitude for most characters. Dwight and Angela begin their married life, with Dwight fulfilling his dream of becoming the Regional Manager. Andy (played by Ed Helms) bounces back from hitting rock bottom, finding internet fame and a job at his former school.
Still from The Office (Credit: Peacock)
Jim (John Krasinski) and Pam (Jenna Fischer) plan to leave Dunder Mifflin behind, as Jim pursues a more fulfilling career. But Creed’s ending stands apart, as it doesn’t share the same happy conclusion the other characters get.
Considering what we know about Creed—which admittedly isn’t much—it’s safe to assume that he is guilty of the accusations against him. After all, innocent people don’t fake their deaths and go into hiding. With his arrest, it seems logical that Creed’s next destination would be prison.
However, the actor Creed Bratton has his own theory about what happens to his character. In a 2019 interview with the Tampa Bay Times, Bratton suggested that Creed never stayed in jail for long.
He speculated that Creed would have used a skilled defense attorney to earn pity, weaseled his way out of prison, and continued living his shady life. Given Creed’s ability to evade the law for so long, it’s entirely possible that he could have escaped justice once again.
The Office is available for streaming on Peacock in the U.S.
