After years of speculation and rumors, it’s finally official: the beloved ghost with the most is set to return to the big screen in the highly anticipated sequel, “Beetlejuice 2.” This news was confirmed by Warner Bros. to CNN on Tuesday, putting to rest one of the most rumor-generating movie possibilities in cinema history.
Directed by Tim Burton, the original 1988 film starred Michael Keaton as the fast-talking and highly inappropriate poltergeist, Beetlejuice, who seeks to take advantage of the recently deceased Maitlands (played by Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis) as well as their new tenants. The movie also introduced Winona Ryder in her third-ever screen credit as Lydia Deetz, the gothic daughter of the tenants, and Catherine O’Hara as Lydia’s stepmother Delia Deetz.
“Beetlejuice” was both a critical and commercial success, spawning cartoons and a recently-closed Broadway musical. Fans have been eagerly awaiting news of a sequel for years, and now it’s finally happening. The sequel is set to star Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder reprising their roles, along with “Wednesday” and “Scream VI” star Jenna Ortega joining the cast.
While the ongoing writers’ strike may affect the production timeline or release schedule of “Beetlejuice 2,” the film is currently scheduled to premiere in theaters on Friday, September 6, 2024. Fans of the original movie can look forward to seeing their favorite characters back on the big screen and a new generation of viewers discovering the macabre magic of “Beetlejuice.”
