Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Say it three times
After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River, where Lydia's life is turned upside down when her daughter accidentally opens the door to the afterlife.
Directed by Tim Burton · Comedy · Fantasy · 105 min · 2024
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Director
Tim Burton
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Release
September 6, 2024
Runtime
105 min
Genres
Comedy, Fantasy
Box office
$451 million worldwide
Full Plot
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.
Cast & Characters
Beetlejuice
Michael Keaton
↔ Lydia
Lydia
Winona Ryder
↔ Beetlejuice, Astrid
Delia
Catherine O'Hara
Astrid
Jenna Ortega
↔ Lydia
Burton additionally provides the voice of a newborn version of the character.
Rory, a television producer and Lydia's ex-fiancé. He was inspired by the late Glenn Shadix's Otho Fenlock character from the original film. The writers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar devised him as a character who everyone wanted to see getting his comeuppance, like Otho, and enjoying the idea of Lydia being in a weird codependent relationship which everyone sees that way, herself included. Gough and Millar wanted the audience to understand why Rory is with Lydia and that he was a "schmuck", but they felt that they needed to find Rory's humanity without him being a mere punchline. Once Theroux was cast and connected with the writers over Zoom, he provided Gough and Millar with ideas they incorporated.
Justin Theroux
Wolf Jackson, a Netherworld detective who was a B movie action star in life before he was inadvertently killed by a live grenade.
Willem Dafoe
Delores LaFerve, Betelgeuse's ex-wife, who, in life, was a mysterious and soul-collecting occultist who poisoned Betelgeuse several centuries earlier during the Black Death before he fatally mutilated her with an axe in retaliation.
Monica BellucciJeremy Frazier, the ghost of a troubled teenager who murdered his parents and becomes Astrid's brief love interest.
Arthur Conti
Father Damien, a comically eloquent Irish priest in Winter River.
Burn Gorman
Richard, Astrid's late father and Lydia's ex-husband who was eaten alive by piranhas in the Amazon and is now employed at the Netherworld's civil service.
Santiago Cabrera
Bob, the anxious leader of Betelgeuse's shrunken-headed employees at the Netherworld's call centre whose soul is later drained by Delores.
Nick Kellington
Did You Know?
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice arrived 36 years after the 1988 original, with Tim Burton and Michael Keaton both returning.
Source: Warner Bros. production history · verified 2026-07-29
Jenna Ortega joins the cast as Lydia's daughter Astrid, connecting the story across three generations.
Source: Cast announcement · verified 2026-07-29
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice grossed $294.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice holds a 6.6/10 on IMDb (173,439 votes), a 62/100 on Metacritic, and a 76% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes — a solidly positive reception for a legacy sequel arriving decades after the original.
“Burton's visual imagination is as sharp as ever.” — Empire “Keaton slides back into the role like no time has passed.” — IGN
The film's 76% RT score reflects a genuinely well-received legacy sequel — critics largely agreed Burton and Keaton's chemistry carried the film, a less common outcome for decades-later follow-ups.
Ratings as of August 11, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBeetlejuice Beetlejuice's 76% RT score after a 36-year gap proves Tim Burton and Michael Keaton's reunion delivered — a legacy sequel that mostly justified its own existence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beetlejuice Beetlejuice's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice holds a 76% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Beetlejuice Beetlejuice's IMDb rating?+
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has a 6.6/10 rating on IMDb from 173,439 votes.
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has a Metascore of 62/100 on Metacritic.
Is Beetlejuice Beetlejuice good? What are critics saying?+
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice holds a 6.6/10 on IMDb (173,439 votes), a 62/100 on Metacritic, and a 76% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes — a solidly positive reception for a legacy sequel arriving decades after the original.
How long is Beetlejuice Beetlejuice?+
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has a runtime of 105 min.
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was directed by Tim Burton.
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Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" received mixed reviews, with some praising its nostalgic charm and visuals, while others felt it stumbled over narrative ambition. Reviewers noted that the sequel maintains a humorous tone but struggles to recapture the original's magic. The film's attempts at paying homage and revisiting beloved characters were also widely discussed.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://talkingfilms.net/beetlejuice-beetlejuice-review-a-nostalgic-magical-return-with-ambitious-missteps/ "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice captures the original's magic but stumbles over its narrative ambition. Tim Burton manages to maintain the visual charm…
Manuel São Bento · 6/10Without revealing any spoilers, I want to share my thoughts on the sequel titled Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Originally released in 1988, this sequel maintains the same humorous tone as its predecessor. It offers a blend of cheesy charm and new characters that bring fresh energy to…
tmdb51616167 · 8/10Recapturing the sparks of brilliance that made a movie a screen classic is a tall order to fill, to be sure. It can be difficult to work the same magic a second time, especially if the first effort was so eminently memorable. And, when the sequel in which that second sought-after…
Brent Marchant · 6/10Well it's 2024, and that means that movies like this get a 10 of 10 even though back in the 90s, 00s, 80s, they would get maybe a 5/10. The good news is, save a mention of meh, Climate Change it is basically Meh politics free. There is no lecturing. It makes no attempt to shame t…
GenerationofSwine · 10/10"Lydia" (Winona Ryder) has made a good living from her ghost-hunting style books and broadcasts much to the sceptical chagrin of her teenage daughter "Astrid" (Jenna Ortega) but they have to try to get on for the funeral of "Charlie" who was married to their mother/grandmother "D…
CinemaSerf · 6/10An enjoyable second helping of <em>'Beetlejuice'</em>. <em>'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice'</em> isn't far adrift the original, even if I'd still rank the first film higher. I gotta say those behind this did a good job with the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6yDanmWI1E" rel="…
r96sk · 7/10Having recently watched the original in anticipation of this film, I was struck by just how lean it was. In comparison, this felt bloated with too many subplots that lead nowhere.
griggs79 · 6/10"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" is wise not to take any liberties with the already well established traits of some characters. Lydia Deetz is a case in point. She now hosts a television show devoted to all things paranormal. This film also easily recreates the look of the original and…
kevin2019 · 8/10
From the trailer's comments
The dude has not been playing this character for 36 years and in one sentence makes me nostalgic and extremely happy to see him
@redith137 · 26078 likesBeetlejuice: The juice is loose 90’s kids: *FREAKING OUT*
@gabbydeloreann · 849 likesI just want to appreciate that they actually took the effort to get the original actors and director and make this a proper sequel, not a reboot or spin-off.
@WesleyWhiteside · 987 likes2023 - Michael Keaton returns to Batman. 2024 - Michael Keaton returns to Beeltjuice. I AM HYPED
@Maldracai · 8103 likes"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" has got to be the most perfect title for a Beetlejuice sequel. I absolutely can't wait to see Michael Keaton return in one of his most iconic roles 🙌
@vivalarevolution-o7d · 6659 likesI like how Michael Keaton is older which makes Beetlejuice creepier looking
@jerrysalmon7875 · 584 likes36 years later and Michael Keaton hasn’t lost all that charm that makes him Beetlejuice.
@sarpinyt · 63 likes“The juice is loose” Only line in the trailer, and it’s PERFECT
@ryanspruce7447 · 4135 likes
