Beetlejuice 2: Unveiling the Latest Updates on Release Date, Cast, and More
Fans eagerly anticipate the release of 'Beetlejuice 2' as director Tim Burton wraps up filming for the highly anticipated sequel Discover the star-studded cast, intriguing plot, and Tim Burton's intriguing insights into the long-awaited film
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Beetlejuice 2 has finished filming after more than 35 years since the original movie was released in 1988, which was a huge success both critically and commercially.
The original film follows the recently deceased couple Adam (played by Alec Baldwin) and Barbara Maitland (played by Geena Davis) as they call upon the undead exorcist Betelgeuse (played by Michael Keaton) to drive away the family that moves into their home after their deaths. Director Tim Burton recently shared an update about the upcoming sequel on Instagram in November, stating, "Just finished shooting Beetlejuice [2]. Thank you to everyone involved."
Filming for the movie was put on hold during the SAG-AFTRA strike in July and resumed around four months later once the labor dispute was settled. In September, Burton mentioned to The Independent that Beetlejuice 2 only had "a day and a half" of filming left when the strike began. "We know what we need to do. It's almost complete," the director stated at the time.
Keep scrolling for everything we know about Beetlejuice 2 so far:
When Is ‘Beetlejuice 2’ Going to Be Released?
Beetlejuice 2 is set to hit theaters on September 6, 2024. It’s unclear whether the production delay caused by the SAG-AFTRA strike will affect the film’s release date.
Who Is in the ‘Beetlejuice 2’ Cast?
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The actor Keaton will once again portray the titular mischievous ghost. In an October interview with Empire magazine, he described the sequel as "the most fun I’ve had working on a movie in I can’t tell you how long."
Catherine O’Hara and Winona Ryder are set to reprise their roles as stepmother and stepdaughter, Delia Deetz and Lydia Deetz, while Baldwin and Davis will not be making an appearance in the sequel. Beetlejuice 2 will also feature new characters, including Jenna Ortega as Lydia’s daughter Astrid, Willem Dafoe as a ghost detective/former B movie action star, and Monica Bellucci as Betelgeuse’s wife.
What Is the Plot of ‘Beetlejuice 2?’
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During a conversation with The Wrap in August, cinematographer Haris Zambarloukos hinted at details about the sequel's storyline for Beetlejuice 2.
"Beetlejuice is fundamentally a family story," Zambarloukos commented. "Now, 30 years later, we're exploring the complexities and the essence of the human experience in maintaining a family for all that time, within the most surreal world imaginable. This is why I gravitate towards projects. The emotional ties to humanity are always my priority."
What Happened to ‘Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian?’
In 1990, Burton enlisted Jonathan Gems to pen a follow-up called Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian. The plot centered on the Deetz family's move to Hawaii, where Charles Deetz (played by Jeffrey Jones) is overseeing the construction of a resort. The family eventually learns that Charles' company is developing on top of an ancient burial ground.
Warner Bros. confirmed in 2019 that the sequel had been shelved.
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What Has Tim Burton Said About ‘Beetlejuice 2?’
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In a September interview with The Independent, Burton revealed his efforts to capture the essence of the original fantasy horror comedy in Beetlejuice 2.
He expressed his enjoyment, stating, "I attempted to eliminate all distractions and return to the fundamentals of collaborating with talented individuals, actors, and puppets. It felt like rediscovering the root of my passion for filmmaking."
