Beetlejuice 2 is in the works after Warner Bros. teased news that the 1988 iconic fantasy film would finally be getting a sequel.
The Tim Burton classic, which quite possibly put chills down the spines of anyone moving house in the 80s with its twisted storyline of a deceased couple - Adam and Barbara - who attempted to scare away a family that had moved into their old home.
Fast-forward 25 years to 2023 and while families these days are more likely to be scared of the ghastly energy price rises amid the cost of living crisis than finding some ghosts in their new house, fans are looking forward to what the sequel has in store.
The movie has been a pipe dream since 2011 until Warner Bros. surprised fans by making casting announcements last week.
As we look at all you need to know about the new movie...
Is Beetlejuice 2 actually coming out?
Yes, Beetlejuice 2 has been confirmed by Warner Bros and production has begun, with William Dafoe among those cast in the upcoming sequel, according to Hollywood Reporter. Beetlejuice 2 is currently set for cinema release on September 6, 2024.
"Beetlejuice 2" is finally and officially heading to the big screen https://t.co/Bq8iBlAnZT pic.twitter.com/DalVMQrcJ0May 11, 2023
New Beetlejuice cast
Among those confirmed to join the new Beetlejuice cast are; William Dafoe as a cop in the afterlife, Michael Keaton is back as the titular bio-exorcist, with Scream 6's and Wednesday star Jenna Ortega serving as the film’s co-lead, and the daughter of Winona Ryder’s Lydia Deetz from the first movie. Alongside Ryder, Catherine O’Hara returns to reprise her role as Lydia’s mother Delia.
And while the plot is being kept under wraps by the filmmakers, you can take a peek at the trailer below...
For those fans who want to familiarise themselves with the original can watch a clip of its 1988 movie scene, from which fans have already been reminiscing about their most memorable part.
One fan wrote, "Geena Davis in a wedding dress is such a cool visual. The movie is so effortlessly comedic"
Another fan put, "It’s Danny Elfman’s score that does it for me. He is in my opinion one of the most iconic composers of recent years. Right up there with John Williams and Michael Giacchino for me."
And a third fan added, "Adam losing his jaw from trying to say "Beetlejuice" gets me every time."
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