The long-awaited sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” reunites director Tim Burton and star Michael Keaton 36 years after the original, bringing back beloved characters and introducing new ones in a captivating tale of family, mischief, and otherworldly mayhem.
Global (22 March 2024) – The long-awaited sequel to the 1988 cult classic Beetlejuice is finally on its way! Yes, you read that right! A staggering 36 years after the original film hit the screens, Beetlejuice is back, and the Beetlejuice 2 trailer has been released to the rapturous applause of fans worldwide.
Michael Keaton returns to his iconic role alongside a star-studded cast that includes Oscar nominee Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz, two-time Emmy winner Catherine O’Hara as Delia Deetz, and new additions such as Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Arthur Conti, Jenna Ortega, and Willem Dafoe. With such an impressive ensemble, fans can anticipate a cinematic masterpiece that pays homage to the original while introducing new characters and storylines.
The plot of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice promises to be as captivating as its predecessor.
After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return to their ancestral home in Winter River. Lydia’s life is thrown into turmoil when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, stumbles upon a mysterious model of the town in the attic and accidentally opens a portal to the Afterlife. With chaos brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time before someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times, and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his unique brand of mayhem.
You can watch the trailer below:
The creative genius behind Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is, of course, Tim Burton, a director who is a genre unto himself. He directs from a screenplay by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar, based on characters created by Michael McDowell & Larry Wilson. The film boasts an impressive lineup of producers and executive producers, including Marc Toberoff, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Tommy Harper, Sara Desmond, Brad Pitt, and many more.
Social media has been buzzing with excitement since the release of the trailer:
One fan remarked, “All these years later and everyone stepped back into that world effortlessly. There was so much attention to detail in the trailer alone, it really feels like that world has been perfectly recreated.”
Another fan pointed out, “4 hours since the trailer release and it already has 1.3 MILLION views! This sequel is about to break Box Office Records and I am SO here for it!!!!!”
Yet another fan expressed their enthusiasm, “So happy Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara are back and glad Tim Burton has returned to his Practical FX / Puppets roots. Hope Keaton gets his overdue Oscar and it leads to a Burton / Keaton Batman Beyond movie.”
And finally, a fan summed up the collective sentiment, “A movie I am finally genuinely excited for. No reboot just a continuation with the same characters and a new story. Younger me is jumping up and down and so ready!”
Mark your calendars for the 4th of September 2024, spread the word, and get ready to say “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice” as the juice is definitely loose and ready to thrill audiences once again!
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