Filmmaker Tim Burton's much-anticipated sequel to the 1988 classic Beetlejuice will make its debut in Indian theatres on September 6.
Titled Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the movie will see Michael Keaton reprise his titular character alongside Winona Ryder. The filming for the movie concluded in December 2023.
Warner Bros India shared the news of the film's release date on its social media handles and posted a teaser poster of the movie. "Dare you to say it again. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice - Only in cinemas September 6," the studio said on X.
Monica Belluci will be seen playing the role of Beetlejuice's wife. Additionally, Wednesday-fame Jenna Ortega is also a part of the cast, and she will be seen as Ryder’s daughter. Justin Theroux and Catherine O'Hara will also be seen in the sequel.
The original Beetlejuice also starred Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Jeffrey Jordan, and Catherine O'Hara among others. Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis as recently deceased newlyweds whose spirits remain stuck in their country residence. When a new insufferable couple (O'Hara and Jeffrey Jones) and their morose teenage daughter (Ryder) move into the house, self-proclaimed bio-exorcist Beetlejuice is summoned to help scare them away.
The plot details of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice are kept under wraps by the makers. However, it is known that the film will be a direct sequel to Burton's 1988 original Beetlejuice.