Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

A family tragedy brings the Deetzes back to their weathered Winter River home, where Lydia, older and carrying the weight of the past, tries to keep the household steady. When Lydia's teenage daughter Astrid inadvertently reopens a doorway to the Afterlife, strange and chaotic occurrences start to ripple through the house and town. As supernatural mischief escalates, Lydia must balance protecting her family and reckoning with old hauntings, while Beetlejuice's presence complicates every plan. The film follows shifting family dynamics across three generations, with humor and horror colliding as secrets and eccentricities resurface.

Directed by Tim Burton, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice reached theaters in 2024. The screenplay credits include Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, and Seth Grahame-Smith, and the cast mixes returning favorites with new faces, including Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Jenna Ortega, and Justin Theroux.

The movie opened widely in 2024 and drew viewers curious about a classic sequel. Its box office results were influenced by nostalgia and younger viewers brought in by the new cast, producing solid returns for a franchise title without eclipsing major summer blockbusters. The commercial reaction reignited industry conversation about reviving older properties for contemporary audiences.

On release the film generated a lot of fan activity, reviving interest in the original Beetlejuice and inspiring costumes, fan art, and social media memes. Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder's returns were a highlight for longtime followers, while Jenna Ortega's Astrid became a popular subject for cosplay and online discussion, keeping the franchise visible in pop culture conversations.

Critical and audience response leaned mixed to positive, reflected in a user average just under 7 out of 10. Reviewers pointed to the movie's dark comedic tone, its focus on family tension across generations, and the way it plays with Tim Burton's visual style. Some critics felt certain scenes relied on nostalgia more than fresh storytelling, but many praised the energetic performances and the film's willingness to embrace the strange.