Warner Bros has announced that “Beetlejuice 2” will be released on the big screen on 6 September 2024.
It opens on the same day as Marvel’s “Blade,” a comic book adventure starring Mahershala Ali.
Warner Bros. has fielded hits over Labor Day weekend of years past with “It” and the sequel “It: Chapter 2,” as well as “The Nun.”
The filmmakers are returning with Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice and Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz.
Additional cast members include “Wednesday” star Jenna Ortega as the daughter of Ryder’s character, as well as Justin Theroux in a yet-to-be-revealed role.
Production is expected to commence in London on May 10.
Brad Pitt’s Plan B is producing “Beetlejuice 2.” Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, who worked with Burton on “Wednesday,” penned the screenplay.
A critical and commercial hit, “Beetlejuice” grossed $74.7 million and inspired a Tony-nominated stage musical.
