The long-awaited sequel to Beetlejuice was unveiled at CinemaCon, showing a new look for the character played by Michael Keaton. The film will include the return of Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara and the introduction of new characters played by Jenna Ortega, Monica Bellucci and Justin Theroux. The clip features Lydia summoning Beetlejuice to the attic, accompanied by scary scenes and a new storyline. With the success of the original film, there are positive expectations for this sequel, which promises to maintain the same tone and unique visual style that made the first film a cult classic. The release date is scheduled for September 6, 2024.
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reveals a new look at Beetlejuice at CinemaCon, teasing the return of Michael Keaton's beloved character. The footage from Tim Burton's sequel shows more of Winona Ryder's return, as well as new characters played by Jenna Ortega, Monica Bellucci and Justin Theroux. The footage reveals that Lydia is the one who summons Beetlejuice in the same attic as in the original film.
A new look at Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is revealed at CinemaCon, teasing more of what's to come from the eagerly awaited sequel. Released in 1988, Tim Burton's Beetlejuice would become a cult classic, telling the story of a recently deceased couple who enlist the help of bio-exorcist Betelgeuse (Michael Keaton) to remove a nasty family from their home. Keaton is now set to reprise his role in a sequel, which will also feature the return of Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara, and a new character played by Jenna Ortega.
Ahead of Beetlejuice's release date later this year, Warner Bros. reveals new footage from the sequel at CinemaCon, which Screen Rant is attending. The footage shows Ryder's Lydia and Ortega's Astrid attending a funeral before cutting to Lydia summoning Beetlejuice in an attic. Keaton's character then leaves the miniature city featured in the original film. The footage shows Monica Bellucci's character as Beetlejuice's zombified wife for the first time, with Lydia asking: "The living and the dead - can they coexist?" The clip ends with Justin Theroux's character being revealed and Beetlejuice scaring him.
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Will Beetlejuice 2 recapture the magic of the original?
Why Tim Burton's sequel looks promising
More than 35 years have passed since the release of Beetlejuice, but love for the movie remains strong. The original currently has a critic score of 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, with the audience score not far behind at 82%. Although Burton has made several popular films since Beetlejuice, including Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood and Corpse Bride, the 1988 film remains a highlight of his career. With the original standing the test of time so well, it's certainly fair to wonder whether the next sequel will be able to recapture that same lightning in a bottle.
The cast of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is one of the reasons to be excited about the new movie, with Keaton, Ryder and O'Hara returning. Ortega too, thanks to her starring role in Wednesday and the Scream franchise, has become known for appearing in horror-themed projects. In addition to the new characters played by Bellucci and Theroux, Willem Dafoe also appears in the film as a deceased B-movie action star serving as a police officer in the afterlife.
As Keaton previously attested and as was revealed in the film's last look, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is also returning to the cinematic practice that gave the original such a unique visual style. This old-school movie may help give the sequel a look and tone that not only feels nostalgic, but also helps make everything more tactile and real. It remains to be seen whether Beetlejuice Beetlejuice will reach the same heights as the original, but the latest images are certainly a promising sign.
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is the sequel to Tim Burton's original classic, starring Michael Keaton and Wynona Rider in a horror comedy involving ghosts trying to scare new buyers out of their homes. The sequel brings back Michael Keaton as the hilarious and despicable ghost with selfish intentions, now joined by Jenna Ortega in a new role.
Release date September 6, 2024
Studio(s) KatzSmith Productions, Tim Burton Productions, Warner Bros.
Distributor(s) Warner Bros.
Writers Mike Vukadinovich