Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, directed by Tim Burton, marks a triumphant return to the whimsical and eerie world he first brought to life in 1988. This 2024 fantasy comedy horror film, a sequel to the original Beetlejuice, is penned by the writing team of Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, based on a story they co-wrote with Seth Grahame-Smith.

The film brings back beloved characters, with Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara all reprising their roles from the first movie. New faces, including Jenna Ortega, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, and Willem Dafoe, add fresh energy to this much-anticipated sequel. The film premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival and will be released nationwide imminently.

Years after her first encounter with the mischievous spirit, Lydia Deetz (Ryder) finds herself reluctantly drawn back into the chaotic world of the afterlife. This time, she is forced to join forces with the irreverent demon Betelgeuse (Keaton) once more.