Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Release Date, Cast, Storyline, Trailer Release, And Everything You Need to Know
After 36 long years, the Ghost with the most is finally returning to the big screen. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the sequel to the 1988 cult classic, is set to haunt theaters in September 2024. This highly anticipated follow-up reunites director Tim Burton with the original film’s stars, Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara, while introducing exciting new faces.
The return of Beetlejuice has been a dream for fans ever since the original’s release, and the wait is finally over. From the film’s release date to its star-studded cast and intriguing storyline, here’s everything you need to know about Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Release Date:
Beetlejuice Warner Bros. Pictures is scheduled to release Beetlejuice theatrically overseas on September 4, 2024, and in the United States two days later, on September 6, 2024. This comes after years of the project languishing in development hell, with multiple attempts at a sequel throughout the 1990s and 2000s never coming to fruition.
The long-awaited sequel was first announced in 2011, with Seth Grahame-Smith hired to write the script. However, it wasn’t until 2022 that the project gained real momentum, with Plan B Entertainment and Warner Bros. officially greenlighting the film. And now, after a few production delays due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, audiences will finally get to see Beetlejuice back in action this September.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Storyline:
The Beetlejuice story picks up 36 years after the events of the original film. An unexpected family tragedy brings the Deetz family—including Lydia (Winona Ryder) and her rebellious teenage daughter Astrid (Jenna Ortega)—back to their old home in Winter River.
But Lydia’s life is turned upside down when Astrid accidentally discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and opens the portal to the Afterlife, unleashing the notorious bio-exorcist Betelgeuse (Michael Keaton). With trouble brewing in both the mortal and supernatural realms, it’s only a matter of time before someone says Betelgeuse’s name three times, and the mischievous demon returns to wreak havoc again.
The sequel promises to explore what’s happened to the Deetz family in the decades since the first film while also introducing a new generation in Lydia’s daughter, Astrid. Of course, the return of the Ghost with the Most himself, Betelgeuse, is sure to bring all kinds of chaos and hijinks.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice List of Cast Members:
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- Michael Keaton as Betelgeuse (pronounced “Beetlejuice”)
- Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz
- Catherine O’Hara as Delia Deetz
- Jenna Ortega as Astrid Deetz, Lydia’s daughter
- Justin Theroux as Rory, Astrid’s father
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- Monica Bellucci as Delores, Betelgeuse’s ex-wife
- Willem Dafoe as Wolf Jackson, a ghost detective
- Burn Gorman as a reverend in Winter River
- Danny DeVito, Arthur Conti, and Filipe Cates in undisclosed roles
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Creators Team:
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is directed by Tim Burton, who helmed the original 1988 film. The screenplay is written by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, based on a story by Gough, Millar, and Seth Grahame-Smith.
The film is produced by a talented team that includes Marc Toberoff, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Tommy Harper, and Burton. Longtime Burton collaborator Danny Elfman, who also composed the music for the first Beetlejuice movie, is providing the musical score.
Where to Watch Beetlejuice Beetlejuice?
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice will have a traditional theatrical release, opening in cinemas worldwide on September 4, 2024 (September 6 in the US). Warner Bros. Pictures, the same studio behind the original Beetlejuice, will distribute the film.
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There’s no word on when the sequel will be available for home viewing, either through digital rental/purchase or on streaming. Fans will likely have to wait several months after the theatrical release before Beetlejuice Beetlejuice arrives on home media and streaming platforms.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Trailer Release Date:
The first teaser trailer for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was released in late March 2024, offering fans a brief glimpse of the long-awaited sequel. This initial preview focused on setting the somber tone, with a cover of Harry Belafonte’s “Day-O” playing as the Deetz family attends a funeral.
A full-length trailer was unveiled a couple of months later, in May 2024. This trailer provided a much more substantial look at the film’s plot and characters, including the introduction of Jenna Ortega’s Astrid Deetz and the return of Winona Ryder’s Lydia. It also featured the first honest look at Michael Keaton’s Betelgeuse, uttering his iconic “The Juice is loose” line.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Final Words:
After over three decades, the cult classic Beetlejuice is finally getting the sequel fans have been clamoring for. Beetlejuice reunites the creative team behind the original, including director Tim Burton and star Michael Keaton, while introducing some intriguing new characters and continuing the Deetz family’s supernatural story.
While the wait has been extended, the return of the Ghost with the Most is shaping up to be well worth it. With an impressive cast, a compelling plot, and the unique visual style Burton is known for, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice looks poised to capture the magic of the first film while also forging its spooky path. Fans won’t have to wait much longer to see what kind of mischief Betelgeuse has cooked up this time.
