The Juice is Loose Again in New 'Beetlejuice 2' Trailer (2024)

You could say it's pretty strange and unusual to have to wait 36 long years for a movie sequel, but that's exactly what we're getting from Tim Burton's 1988 hit Beetlejuice. TBH, it's kinda fitting for the quirky horror-comedy-fantasy movie. The sequel, dubbed Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, is finally, officially a go (with some big-name actors signed on, both new and returning) after literal decades of trying to make it happen, and, my god, it was a journey to get here.

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As the legend goes, Tim Burton hired a writer for the sequel way back in 1990, which ended up being called Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian and was set in, you guessed it, Hawaii. After a few years of attempted rewrites, the sequel was sidelined. Warner Bros. picked the idea back up in 2011 and batted it around for a few years before shelving it once again in 2019. Then in 2022, Brad Pitt's studio Plan B Entertainment (along with Warner Bros.) announced the sequel yet again, and by early 2023, Burton and the star-studded cast were all in, finally bringing an end to this truly wild roller coaster ride.

Filming officially started back in late May 2023 (there can't be any take-backsies at this point right?!) so here's everything we know so far about Beetlejuice 2.

Where is Beetlejuice 2 filming?

According to some leaked set photos from back in May 2023, Beetlejuice 2 is filming just south-east of London in Buckinghamshire, England, and is going by the secret name "Blue Hawaii"—an apparent nod to the original sequel script that never made it to the big screen.

Is there a release date for Beetlejuice 2 yet?

We'll all have to practice just a touch more patience because Beetlejuice 2 isn't scheduled to come out until the end of this year. The flick is set to hit theaters on September 6, 2024. Although it's still a few months away, a fall release is perfect for what is sure to become a Halloween-season movie.

According to Collider, the movie will premiere exclusively in theaters and will likely make its way over to Warner Bros. Discovery's HBO Max for streaming sometime afterward.

Who's in the cast of Beetlejuice 2?

Okay, now this is where things get really exciting. First of all, Wednesday star Jenna Ortega has signed onto the movie which (A) is the perfect fit for the Gen Z queen of spookiness and (B) means we'll get to see whatever magic she and Tim Burton create on their second project together. A few other big-name newbies to the franchise—Monica Bellucci, Willem Dafoe, and Justin Theroux—have also been cast in the sequel.

They'll be joining some of the original cast reprising their roles, including Michael Keaton as Betelgeuse (duh), Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz, and the iconic Catherine O'Hara as Delia Deetz. At Empire's VIP event earlier this year, Keaton gushed about how excited he is to be reprising his role as the mischievous "bio-exorcist," saying, "Beetlejuice is the most f*ckin' fun you can have working. It’s so fun, it’s so great. And you know what it is? We’re doing it exactly like we did the first movie."

"[Tim Burton] and I were talking about it years and years ago, never telling anybody. We’ve both said we’re doing it many times. We both agreed, if it happens, it has to be done as close to the way we made it the first time. Making stuff up, making stuff happen, improvising and riffing, but literally handmade stuff like people creating things with their hands and building something," he added.

Are there any pics from the movie?

Of course! On March 20, 2024, Entertainment Weekly exclusively released a first look at the movie, including pics of Michael Keaton, Jenna Ortega, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, and Justin Theroux.

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How about a trailer?

Absolutely—although this is just the teaser that was shared a couple of months ago!

But the real excitement is in the movie's big trailer that shows what kind of mischief we'll be getting into.



What has the cast said about Beetlejuice 2?

At the 75th Emmy Awards on January 14, Jenna Ortega dished about the upcoming film on the red carpet, saying it was "some of the most fun I've ever had on a set." In a conversation with Entertainment Tonight, she added that the film is "visually, so exciting."

"Everything was practical...I think we're not using very much CGI or something like that at all," she explained. 👀

More recently, in an interview for Vanity Fair's 30th annual Hollywood issue, the actor ~officially~ confirmed her role as Lydia Deetz's (Winona Ryder) daughter Astrid, and mused, "She’s weird, but in a different way and not in the way you’d assume, I would say...And it’s also really strange because it’s a lot of catching up and putting the pieces together of what’s gone on in Lydia’s life since, which is nice, I think, for anybody who loves the character and is excited to see her again."

The You alum also added one of the ways in which Astrid is different from her mother Lydia, saying, "I wouldn’t say she’s bright and sunny at all" while laughing. Truly could not think of a more Jenna-coded moment, tbh.

"She doesn’t go to the opposite end of the spectrum, but any kid who becomes a teenager wants to be removed from their parents," she also noted. "I think they instantly just fight whatever it is that their parent loves. So I think it’s a little bit of that. I’m not wearing pink and a cheerleader, but I am a little bit against my mom’s history or past. We butt heads quite a bit."

What's the plot of Beetlejuice 2?

Right now, your guess is as good as ours, but there are a few (very small) clues we can use to speculate. Mainly, however, we know that Jenna Ortega is playing Lydia's (Winona Ryder) daughter and that Monica Bellucci is playing Betelgeuse's wife (!!). And according to Screen Rant, Willem Dafoe has been cast as an "afterlife law enforcer."

Warner Bros. recently gave a taste of the sequel's official plot in a press release:

Beetlejuice is back! After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. With trouble brewing in both realms, it's only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice's name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.

Plus, even more recently leaked pics from the set gave us some additional insight as to the plot since they showcased what appeared to be a wedding scene as Jenna wore a white tulle gown that was stained with a vibrant red hue. In-ter-est-ing!

The Juice is Loose Again in New 'Beetlejuice 2' Trailer (2024)

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What does Beetlejuice say in the new trailer? ›

The trailer also features the dreaded return of Beetlejuice, reprised by Michael Keaton. Despite a stern warning from her mother, Astrid utters the ghoul's name and invokes his demonic presence. "The juice is loose," Beetlejuice says, later telling Deetz, "I am going to make you so happy."

Is the Beetlejuice 2 trailer real? ›

Is there a trailer for Beetlejuice 2? Yes there is! The first official trailer dropped on 22nd May, 2024, which gives us a real taste of what to expect from the film.

Why is Jeffrey Jones not in Beetlejuice 2? ›

The debate about Jeffrey Jones' character returning for the sequel has been in motion for ages. His stardom fell in 2002 after registering as a sex offender for allegedly soliciting a 14-year-old boy to obtain sexually explicit photos, as per The Hollywood Reporter.

Does Beetlejuice say the juice is loose? ›

There's only one line of dialogue in the 1-minute, 16-second tease, when Keaton's Beetlejuice rises from his model town in the attic to proclaim to a shocked Lydia (Ryder), “The Juice is loose.”

What can't Beetlejuice say his name? ›

Beetlejuice has a variety of supernatural powers but can't do it without you saying his name. Aside from being unable to say his own name, he also can't even write his own name. This is the reason why they had to use charades in order for him to be able to reveal his name.

What is the saying from Beetlejuice? ›

7 of the Best Quotes from Beetlejuice
  • “It's Showtime.” ...
  • “My Whole Life Is A Dark Room.” ...
  • “I Myself Am Strange And Unusual.” ...
  • “The Only One I Think I Can Deal With Is Edgar Allan Poe's Daughter.” ...
  • “Go Ahead, Make My Millenium.” ...
  • “I'm The Ghost With The Most, Babe.” ...
  • “Ah, Well, I Attended Juilliard …”
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Who is Lydia's husband in Beetlejuice 2? ›

"With Beetlejuice now on the loose in Los Angles, California where Lydia's husband 'Alex Loughty' (Robert Downey Jr.) works, the Loughty Family must come together to defeat the ghost with the most once again..."

Are they making another Beetlejuice? ›

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the highly anticipated sequel, is set to hit theaters on September 6, 2024. Michael Keaton reprises his role as the unhinged bio-exorcist, joined by a star-studded cast including. The excitement surrounding this sequel...

Whose funeral is in Beetlejuice 2? ›

The second picture shows Catherine O'Hara as Delia Deetz, Jenna Ortega as Astrid Deetz, Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz, and Justin Theroux as Rory in the middle of what appears to be a burial, which we know now for a fact is Charles Deetz's.

What was Beetlejuice disability? ›

Suffers from microcephaly, an abnormally small head and brain. In his case, this is accompanied by mental retardation and small stature (4' 3"), though he does not have the disproportionate limb size associated with dwarfism.

Is Winona Ryder coming back for Beetlejuice 2? ›

The aptly titled Beetlejuice Beetlejuice will feature Michael Keaton returning as the coarse and crude spirit Betelgeuse, who is summoned when his name is said aloud three times. Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara will also reprise their iconic roles from the original, joined by newcomer Jenna Ortega.

Why does Beetlejuice want you to say his name 3 times? ›

To him, saying his name three times is no different than signing multiple papers on a contract. His methods may be questionable, but it speaks to his character that he will always make sure a person is totally sure of their decision before doing anything.

What happens in Beetlejuice 2? ›

Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the Afterlife. After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River.

Why is Beetlejuice misspelled? ›

Why is the title of the movie Beetlejuice so spelled when the character's name is spelled Betelgeuse? The title of the movie is spelled Beetlejuice to make the most of a very distinctive Halloweenish-sounding word.

What is the cursing in the movie Beetlejuice? ›

"Hell" and "Damnit" can be heard a few times. Two uses of "fuck", one isn't clearly heard like the other, and two of "shit". "Goddamn" is said at the very beginning of the film.

What does the receptionist say in Beetlejuice? ›

Receptionist : This is what happens when *you* die. Receptionist : That is what happens when *he* dies. Receptionist : And that is what happens when *they* die. It's all very personal.

Why shouldn t you say beetlejuice 3 times? ›

To him, saying his name three times is no different than signing multiple papers on a contract. His methods may be questionable, but it speaks to his character that he will always make sure a person is totally sure of their decision before doing anything.

What does Beetlejuice call himself? ›

Betel Geuse Jr., also publicly known as Beetlejuice, is the titular main antagonist of the 1988 horror comedy film Beetlejuice and is set to appear in some titular capacity in its upcoming 2024 sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

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