Fans of Tim Burton’s quirky and gothic style are in for a treat with Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024), the long-awaited sequel to the cult classic. Opening the 81st Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2024, the film reintroduces audiences to the Deetz family as they face Beetlejuice’s chaotic return. Three generations of the family are drawn back to Winter River after a family tragedy, only to find themselves caught up in supernatural hijinks when Lydia’s daughter stumbles upon a portal to the afterlife. In true Beetlejuice fashion, all it takes is someone to say his name three times, and mayhem is unleashed once again.
Starring a cast of beloved actors—Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara reprise their iconic roles, with new additions like Jenna Ortega and Justin Theroux—the film blends nostalgia with a fresh take. Tim Burton once again masterfully blends his signature visual style with eerie humor and macabre twists.
Can I Stream & Watch Beetlejuice Beetlejuice on Netflix, Prime Video, or Max?
Unfortunately, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is currently not part of the streaming libraries on major platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, or Max. If you’re looking to catch Michael Keaton’s iconic character wreak havoc once again, you’ll have to opt for renting or purchasing the film on VOD platforms. Released in 4K Ultra HD for VOD on October 8, 2024, it offers an immersive visual treat for fans old and new. A physical media release is also slated for November 19, 2024, in DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra HD Steelbook editions.
Can You Watch Beetlejuice Beetlejuice for Free with a Subscription?
As of now, no streaming services like Netflix or Max offer Beetlejuice Beetlejuice as part of their free subscription. If you’re waiting to watch this Tim Burton film without shelling out extra, you’ll have to be patient until it potentially lands on a subscription-based service in the future. Right now, your best bet is renting or buying it on platforms like Apple TV and Amazon.
Cast
- Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice
- Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz
- Catherine O’Hara as Delia Deetz
- Justin Theroux as Charles Deetz
- Jenna Ortega as Lydia’s daughter
- Monica Bellucci
- Willem Dafoe
Tim Burton’s Clash with Warner Bros.: How He Turned the Tables
Tim Burton’s gothic creativity has always been a delicate dance with big studio budgets, and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was no exception. Initially, Warner Bros. hesitated to invest in the project, wary of the $147 million price tag attached to a sequel of an 80s hit. Burton hadn’t delivered a major box-office success since Alice in Wonderland (2010), so tensions ran high between the filmmaker and the studio.
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Enter Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy, who took the reins at Warner Bros. in 2022. They managed to resolve the budget battle by negotiating a deal: Burton could secure a major theatrical release if he kept the budget under $100 million. Ever the trickster, Burton reportedly wrapped the production at a cool $99 million, just under the limit, ensuring that his vision would hit theaters globally on the promised date. Despite the SAG-AFTRA strike concerns, the release was locked for 2024.
