The Sanderson Sisters Make a Splash as ‘Hocus Pocus’ Returns to Theaters
Hot on the heels of Disney’s successful theatrical re-release of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, Hocus Pocus managed to whip up some Halloween magic of its own this weekend.
Screened in nearly 1,500 theaters this weekend, grossing $841,000 this weekend, bringing the film’s lifetime gross to $50.2 million.
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Hocus Pocus got out to a strong start on Friday, bringing in $287,000 as fans flocked to celebrate spooky season with the Sanderson Sisters.
Another Successful Re-Release
Disney’s strategy of re-releasing its most popular Halloween films to theaters this October seems to be paying off handsomely.
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Last week, during its return to theaters, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas added another $2.3 million to its box office total. This week, the film delivered another $1.129 million.
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Earlier this year, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace also topped the box office upon its return to theaters. With minimal additional costs, Disney has racked up the dollars with its re-releases this year.
‘Hocus Pocus’ Continues to Dazzle
Like The Nightmare Before Christmas, Hocus Pocus has become a Halloween tradition for generations of fans, who jumped at the opportunity to see the film in theaters.
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Hocus Pocus has taken a prominent role in Disney’s Halloween festivities in recent years. Most noteably, Disney ressurected the franchise for 2022’s Hocus Pocus 2.
The film has featured prominently in Disney+ advertising this season, and the Sanderson Sisters have had a major presence in Walt Disney World and Disneyland’s Halloween festivities.
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Hocus Pocus is streaming now on Disney+.
