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Beetlejuice 2 (2024)

Beetlejuice 2 is the sequel to the original Tim Burton classic that starred Michael Keaton and Wynona Rider in a horror-comedy that involved ghosts trying to scare off new homebuyers from taking their house. The sequel brings back Michael Keaton as the hilarious and sleazy ghost with selfish intentions, now joined by Jenna Ortega in a new role.

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Beetlejuice 2
Not Yet Rated
Comedy
Supernatural

Director
Tim Burton
Release Date
September 6, 2024
Studio(s)
KatzSmith Productions , Tim Burton Productions , Warner Bros. Pictures , Plan B Entertainment
Distributor(s)
Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast
Michael Keaton , Jenna Ortega , Winona Ryder , Monica Bellucci , Willem Dafoe , Justin Theroux , Catherine O'Hara
Writers
Mike Vukadinovich

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