Tim Burton’s ghostly new production is almost less than a week away from launching in cinemas around the UK, just in time for the spooky season.

Beetlejuice was first released in 1988 and now almost four decades later, the Deetz family are back along with Beetlejuice and his tricks.

In the original film, Adam and Barbara Maitland (Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin) drown when their car spins off the road but when they return to their beloved home, the couple soon realise they have died and are now ghosts.

However, they are far from impressed when they find out the property has been sold to real estate agent Charles Deetz (Jeffrey Jones), his wife Delia (Catherine O’Hara) and their teen-goth daughter Lydia (Winona Ryder).

Odeon explains: “In desperation, the Maitlands recruit Keaton’s freelance poltergeist Beetlejuice: a leering, belching, womanising barfly who promises to remove the Deetzes but proves impossible to control.

“In the final scenes, the two families agree to co-exist, while Beetlejuice is exorcised and left for eternity in Hell’s waiting room, where a witch shrinks his head.”

What is the new Beetlejuice film about?

So where does that leave the second film and what is the plot going to be?

Odeon reveals: “Set 36 years later, Beetlejuice 2 sees the Deetz clan return to the original house after an 'unexpected family tragedy'.

“Lydia is now a mother to a rebellious emo daughter of her own (in the form of Jenna Ortega’s Astrid).”

When does Beetlejuice Beetlejuice come out?

If you want to be among the first to see Beetlejuice back in action, the film is released in UK cinemas on Friday, September 6.

Beetlejuice 2 cast list – who is in it?

Michael Keaton will be reprising his role as Beetlejuice, alongside Netflix's Wednesday star Jenna Ortega as Astrid Deetz.

The list of confirmed cast members is as follows:

  • Michael Keaton - Beetlejuice
  • Winona Ryder - Lydia Deetz
  • Catherine O'Hara - Delia Deetz
  • Jenna Ortega - Astrid Deetz
  • Justin Theroux - Rory
  • Willem Dafoe - Wolf Jackson
  • Monica Bellucci - Delores
  • Arthur Conti - Jeremy
  • Nick Kellington - Bob-Shrinker
  • Santiago Cabrera - Richard
  • Burn Gorman - Father Damien
  • Danny DeVito - Janitor
  • Sami Slimane - Le Tigre
  • Amy Nuttall - Jane Butterfield
  • Liv Spencer - Olga
  • Skylar Park - Littler Jane

What age is Beetlejuice Beetlejuice for?

Burton’s latest production has been rated a 12A in the UK, according to Vue.

This means Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is generally not suitable for children aged under 12.

No one younger than 12 may see a 12A film or event unless accompanied by an adult.

How to watch Beetlejuice 2 trailer

In the Beetlejuice 2 trailer, we see Ortega’s character open the portal to the afterlife by accident, meaning Beetlejuice is released for another round of mayhem.

Watch the full clip below:

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Is Beetlejuice Beetlejuice a musical?

The first Beetlejuice film was adapted as a musical by Eddie Perfect on Broadway in 2019, reports Classic FM.

But it doesn’t look like the sequel will make it on stage anytime soon.

The publisher adds: “While music is likely to feature heavily in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice with Tim Burton at the helm, it is unlikely to include musical numbers like its Broadway counterpart."

Danny Elfman has composed the music for Beetlejuice 2.