Beethoven (film) North America and $90,100,000 in other territories, for a total of $147.2 million worldwide. In 1993, The Humane Society of the United States nominated Beethoven for Best Feature Film. In 1993, Sarah Rose Karr, Nicholle Tom, and Christopher Castile were nominated for their roles in Beethoven. The soundtrack to "Beethoven" was released on December 15, 1992. The film was followed by five sequels and three standalone movies using the Beethoven name and the premise of a St. Bernard but not mentioning previous characters such as the Newton family. "Beethoven's 2nd" was released to theaters in 1993. The remaining sequels were
Beethoven (franchise) the father, George (Charles Grodin), becomes attached to the dog. Meanwhile, a sadistic veterinarian, Dr. Herman Varnick (Dean Jones) involved with animal experimentation is planning to kill Beethoven for his latest experiment, and George, after discovering his fondness for the dog, springs into action to rescue his pet. "Beethoven" was released on April 3, 1992. In "Beethoven's 2nd", Beethoven sires a litter of puppies, and the Newton family tries to save them from the greedy owner, who alternatively wishes to kill or sell the puppies. "Beethoven's 2nd" was released on December 17, 1993. In "Beethoven's 3rd", the dog is sent