'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' new trailer, poster, and release date are out

Warner Bros. has released the trailer and poster for 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,' the much-anticipated sequel to the 1988 classic 'Beetlejuice.' Directed by Tim Burton, this sequel will make its debut at the Venice Film Festival before hitting theaters on September 6, 2024.

On Thursday, Warner Bros. unveiled the trailer and poster for 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.' The trailer gives fans a glimpse of the chaos and dark humor that made the original a cult favorite.

In the sequel, Lydia Deetz, now an adult, is still haunted by the mischievous ghost of Betelgeuse. Her teenage daughter, Astrid, played by Jenna Ortega, discovers a model of their town in the attic. When Astrid says Betelgeuse's name three times, she accidentally opens a portal to the afterlife, bringing Betelgeuse back and causing havoc. The film explores the challenges and spooky adventures that follow this accidental summoning.

Tim Burton returns to direct the sequel, reuniting with original cast members Winona Ryder (Lydia Deetz), Catherine O’Hara, and Michael Keaton (Betelgeuse). New additions to the cast include Jenna Ortega, Willem Dafoe, Justin Theroux, Arthur Conti, and Monica Bellucci. The script was written by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, with contributions from Seth Grahame-Smith. The film is produced by Burton, Tommy Harper, Plan B, Marc Toberoff, and David Geffen.

The original 'Beetlejuice' followed Adam and Barbara Maitland, a couple who haunt their own home after dying in a car accident. The Deetz family moves in, prompting the Maitlands to seek help from Betelgeuse, a troublesome ghost. Lydia Deetz, a goth teenager, assists the Maitlands in dealing with Betelgeuse's antics.

Fans of the original film and newcomers alike are eagerly anticipating the new adventures and chaos that 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' promises to deliver. Stay tuned for more updates as the release date approaches.