You can now watch Beetlejuice Beetlejuice from your own home
Here's how to see The Juice get loose from your sofa
Last updated 21st Oct 2024
Since news broke that the iconic 1988 film Beetlejuice was getting a long-awaited sequel, fans kept their eyes peeled for any snippets of info they could get on the highly-anticipated movie - which welcomed the return of actors such as Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara, alongside new faces such as Wednesday's Jenna Ortega.
With the film finally hitting cinemas in September, allowing fans of the cult classic to sink their teeth into Tim Burton's highly-anticipated sequel, the flick is now available to watch at home. That's right, if you couldn't make it to the big screen to catch Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, you can now stream it from the comfort of your own living room, so get the popcorn ready...
Get clued up on everything you need to know about Beetlejuice Beetlejuice - from who is in the cast, to the new plot, when it was released, how you can stream it from home and even where you can watch the original flick! Refresh your memory, as for the first time since the 1988 original, the Juice is loose...
Where can I stream Beetlejuice 2?
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has finally been unleashed at home in the UK... However, it is not free. Available to buy or rent right now, you can stream the sequel from Prime Video, Apple TV+ and Microsoft Store, as well as other digital retailers in the UK.
At the moment, reports suggest that there are no plans for Beetlejuice 2 to land on either Disney+ or Netflix. It will reportedly be eventually available to stream on US streaming service Max, which is currently not available in the UK.
Is it available on DVD?
Not just yet, but it will be on 2nd December in the UK! You can pre-order the it now, with the sequel coming our way in physical copies including DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD.
Is there a trailer for Beetlejuice 2?
Yes! The two-minute trailer was released on Thursday 23rd May, showing Michael Keaton returning to his iconic role alongside Oscar nominee Winona Ryder, who returns as Lydia Deetz.
WATCH: The official full trailer for Beetlejuice 2:
The full trailer arrived a few months after the teaser dropped, showing Beetlejuice returning to, once again, wreak havoc on the lives of Lydia Deetz and her family.
WATCH: The official teaser trailer for Beetlejuice 2
Where to watch the original Beetlejuice film
Although the original Beetlejuice film was released back in 1988, it's fair to say it became a cult classic - not only a popular flick for Halloween time, but a family favourite all year round.
If you're wanting to watch the original film online, prior heading to the cinema to watch the new sequel which was released on 6th September, you can now watch it in the UK on Netflix, as well as Prime Video. Of course, you'll need subscriptions to the streaming platforms in order to watch.
Beetlejuice 2 release date
Warner Bros. announced that Beetlejuice 2 will be released on 6th September 2024. That's right, the long-gestating sequel officially hit the big screen just in time for Autumn - and, of course, Halloween!
A post on Warner Bros and director Tim Burton's Instagram page announced the all-important release date in February 2024. The post was captioned: 'Dare you to say it again. #Beetlejuice #Beetlejuice - Only in cinemas September 6.'
What happens in the film?
Prior to the film's release in September 2024, we had some clues here and there from cast members, and director Tim Burton himself...
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Tim revealed that the sequel picks up the story decades later, with a death in the family. Tim said: "That's all I will say. There's something that happens that sets things in motion."
When asked whether this could be the death of Lydia Deetz's (Winona Ryder) father, Charles (Jeffrery Jones), Tim coyly said: "We'll see."
Discussing Michael Keaton reprising his role of Beetlejuice, Tim said: "He just got back into it. It was kind of scary for somebody who was maybe not that overly interested in doing it. It was such a beautiful thing for me to see all the cast, but he, sort of like demon possession, just went right back into it.
"Unless it felt right, he had no burning desire to do it. I think we all felt the same way. It only made sense if it had an emotional hook."
From teaser trailers released in the run-up to the film's release, we saw Lydia Deetz enlist the 'help' of Beetlejuice, in an effort to 'save her daughter', who seemingly has ended up in the 'afterlife'.
Michael Keaton also teased that the sequel would improve on the original film, telling Total Film: "(It has) a stronger story", continuing: "There's more of a connection for the audience in terms of the other characters. There's things in here that I wasn't ready for, that are beyond delightful. Instead of saying, ‘I can't wait until this thing shows up,’ or, ‘I just want this thing called Beetlejuice to go nuts.’"
Who is in the cast?
As well as Tim returning to work on the film, starring actors Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder both made their marvellous return. Catherine O'Hara also returned from the original cast, playing Winona's stepmother.
Wednesday star Jenna Ortega also features in the film, as well as American Psycho and The Ten star Justin Theroux.
In February 2024, Jenna spoke about the role for the first time, telling Vanity Fair‘s Hollywood Issue: “I don’t know how much I’m allowed to say, but I am Lydia Deetz’s daughter, so I’ll give that away."
Speaking about the character, she added: "She’s weird, but in a different way and not in the way you’d assume, I would say. The relationship between Lydia and Astrid, my character, is very important. And it’s also really strange because it’s a lot of catching up and putting the pieces together of what’s gone on in Lydia’s life since, which is nice, I think, for anybody who loves the character and is excited to see her again.”
Sharing another teaser trailer of the film to her Instagram in July 2024, we got a small insight into what to expect from Jenna's character - suggesting she and her mother, Lydia, don't have the closest of relationships.
The iconic Willem Dafoe also made his mark on the film, playing the role of Wolf Jackson, as well as Italian actress Monica Bellucci.
Cast posters
In the lead-up to the highly-anticipated sequel, film bosses got more excitement brewing as they released the official cast posters - showing stars such as Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder and Jenna Ortega as their characters Beetlejuice, Lydia Deetz and Astrid Deetz - in the iconic Beetlejuice style.
Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice
Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz
Jenna Ortega as Astrid Deetz
Monica Bellucci as Delores
Willem Dafoe as Wolf Jackson
Catherine O'Hara as Delia Deetz
Justin Theroux as Rory
Who starred in the original?
The original Beetlejuice film starred Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Geena Davis, Alec Baldwin, Catherine O'Hara and Jeffrey Jones, and the spooky comedy followed a ghostly couple as they tried to get a living family to move out of their former home.
After the film came out, Tim worked on a number of brilliant titles including The Nightmare Before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands, The Corpse Bride, Sleepy Hollow and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Despite working on these new movies, the director has often been asked about a Beetlejuice 2 film.
Described by Hot Ones host Sean Evans as the "master of gothic fantasy", Tim also worked on the smash-hit Netflix series Wednesday, which featured Beetlejuice 2 star Jenna Ortega before she landed the role in the new film. Speaking about working with the director, Jenna described to Sean how hands-on Tim was with production, often positioning props himself on film sets, drawing out scenes before filming and even styling her hair himself.
When was the sequel announced?
It was announced in February 2022 that Brad Pitt's production company, Plan B, would be developing Beetlejuice 2 - with Tim later speaking about his involvement in the film.
Tim told Deadline: "Nothing is out of the question. I only know if I’m making a film when I’m actually on the set shooting.
"I try to go back to the root of everything. It springs from a seed and then it grows, rather than out of these statements. I am working on ideas and things but it’s all very early days. We’ll set how it goes."
Which Beetlejuice props were stolen from set?
Back in July 2023, the set was thrown into turmoil after two major props were stolen from the set. On top of that, one of the items in question was even an original, having featured in the timeless 1988 flick.
A state police report revealed that with the help of a pickup truck, thieves managed to remove and steal a large lamppost, complete with a pumpkin decoration. Not only that, but they also reported the theft of a 150-pound abstract art statue.
Highly recognisable, the large piece of abstract art actually appeared in the original 1988 movie as one of Delia Deetz's (played by Catherine O'Hara) pieces. In a tweet released by the Vermont State Police, they wrote: 'We tried saying the name of this stolen statue three times, but it didn't come back! We're investigating the theft of this 150-pound sculpture from the "Beetlejuice 2" set in E. Corinth, along with a lamppost topped with a pumpkin decoration.'
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Top Gun (1986)
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Ghostbusters (1984)
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Ghostbuster: Afterlife (2021 & 2024)
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Charlie’s Angels (2000)
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Dune (1984)
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Total Recall (1990)
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Total Recall (2012)
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Blade Runner (1982)
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Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
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The Matrix (1999)
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Star Wars (1977)
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Scream (1996)
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Scream 7 (2026)
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Practical Magic (1998)
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Jurassic Park (1993)
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Mission Impossible (1996)
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The Karate Kid (1984)
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Freaky Friday (2003)
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28 Days Later (2002)
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Fantastic Four (2005)
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Frankenstein (1931)
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Avatar (2009)
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The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
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Avengers (2012)
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Avengers: Doomsday (2026)
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Toy Story (1995); Toy Story 2 (1999); Toy Story 3 (2010); Toy Story 4 (2019)
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Toy Story 5 (2006)
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) follows Brooklyn plumbers Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day) sucked through a warp pipe into the Mushroom Kingdom. Mario teams with Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) and Toad (Jack Black) to save Luigi from Bowser (Jack Black), who craves conquest and marriage. Training with power-ups, racing on Rainbow Road, and battling Kongs lead to a Brooklyn showdown. Brothers unite with a Super Star, defeating Bowser and becoming heroes. Universal/Illumination's animated smash hit grossed billions.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (April 2026) blasts Mario (Chris Pratt), Luigi (Charlie Day), Yoshi, Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy), and Toad (Keegan-Michael Key) into outer space for cosmic chaos. They battle Bowser Jr. (Benny Safdie) and meet Rosalina (Brie Larson) at the Comet Observatory. Power Stars, Lumas, and galaxy-spanning adventures await in Illumination's sequel to the 2023 hit, blending Nintendo's Super Mario Galaxy games with franchise surprises.
The Hunger Games (2012)
The Hunger Games (2012) is set in dystopian Panem, where the Capitol forces each district to send two youths into a televised death match. Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) volunteers for her sister, joining Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson). Mentored by Haymitch (Woody Harrelson), they survive alliances, tracker jackers, and mutts. Feigning romance, Katniss defies the Gamemakers with nightlock berries, securing joint victory, and sparking rebellion. Directed by Gary Ross, it launched a blockbuster YA franchise.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (2026)
Directed by Francis Lawrence, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is a prequel depicting the 50th Hunger Games won by Haymitch Abernathy 24 years before Katniss's story. It follows films including The Hunger Games (2012), Catching Fire (2013), Mockingjay Part 1 (2014), Mockingjay Part 2 (2015), and The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023). The latest instalment explores early Capitol tyranny and District 12 survival and releases in November 2026.
Moana (2016)
Directed by Disney legends - Ron Clements and John Musker - Disney's Moana (2016) follows Polynesian chief's daughter Moana (Auliʻi Cravalho), chosen by the ocean to restore Te Fiti's heart, stolen by demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson). Defying her father, she sails past the reef amid blight cursing her island Motunui. Battling Kakamora pirates, giant crab Tamatoa, and lava monster Te Kā, Moana masters wayfinding. Realising Te Kā is corrupted Te Fiti, she returns the heart, saving her people and reviving ancient voyages.
Moana 2 (2024)
Moana 2 splashed into cinemas in 2024 and sent chief Moana on a perilous voyage beyond Motunui after a curse severs her island. With Maui and new voyagers, she braves monsters and forgotten realms, uncovering ancestral wayfinding secrets to unite her people. The sequel was directed by David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller, and was originally developed as a Disney+ streaming release.
Zootropolis (2016)
Zootropolis (2016), directed by Byron Howard and Rich Moore, follows optimistic bunny cop Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) partnering with con-artist fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) in the mammal metropolis. Investigating missing predators driven savage by night howler toxin, they expose corrupt sheep mayor Bellwether's prejudice plot. With Shakira voicing gazelle popstar Gazelle, the film blends buddy-cop action, satire on bias, and stunning animation, earning Disney's an Oscar for Best Animated Feature in 2017.
Zootropolis 2 (2025)
2025's Zootropolis 2 directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, reunites Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) for a reptile crime wave threatening Zootropolis harmony. Exploring the city's hidden districts and origins, they confront corruption, new animal foes, and personal tensions while uncovering a conspiracy tied to ancient divides. As of January 2026, Zootropolis 2 has become the highest-grossing Hollywood animated film of all time, surpassing $1.7 billion in global box office revenue.
Bend It Like Beckham (2002)
Bend It Like Beckham (2002), directed by Gurinder Chadha, stars Parminder Nagra as Jesminder 'Jess' Bhamra, a British-Indian teen obsessed with football idol David Beckham. Defying her traditional Punjabi parents' wishes for university and marriage, Jess secretly joins the Hounslow Harriers girls' team coached by Joe (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) after meeting Jules (Keira Knightley). Balancing family wedding chaos, cultural clashes, and a budding romance with Joe, Jess scores a triumphant free kick in the final, earning a U.S. scholarship.
Bend It Like Beckham (predicted 2027)
Director Gurinder Chadha confirmed in July 2025 that a sequel to her 2002 hit Bend It Like Beckham is officially happening. Set for release in 2027 to coincide with the film's 25th anniversary, it brings back Jess (Parminder Nagra) and Jules (Keira Knightley) and taps into the explosion of women's football - fuelled by the Lionesses' rise and the influence of U.S. coach Emma Hayes.
The Mummy (1999)
The Mummy (1999), directed by Stephen Sommers, stars Brendan Fraser as adventurer Rick O'Connell and Rachel Weisz as Egyptologist Evelyn Carnahan. In 1926, they resurrect priest Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo) in Hamunaptra. Imhotep unleashes plagues seeking his love, targeting Evelyn. With Jonathan (John Hannah) and Medjai Ardeth Bay (Oded Fehr), Rick battles mummies and traps. Using the Book of Amun-Ra, they defeat Imhotep as the city collapses.
Sequels include The Mummy Returns (2001), The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008), and the 2017 Tom Cruise reboot.
The Mummy 4 (predicted 2028)
In Universal Pictures' revival of the 1999 hit franchise, Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz return as Rick and Evelyn O'Connell in The Mummy 4. This legacy sequel ignores Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008), picking up after The Mummy Returns (2001). The next instalment is directed by Radio Silence's Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett and is slated for May 2028.
Sense and Sensibility (1995)
Adapted from the classic novel by Jane Austen, 1995's Sense and Sensibility follows the Dashwood sisters after their father's death leaves them with little money and fewer options. Elinor, played by Emma Thompson, hides her feelings for Edward Ferrars, played by Hugh Grant. Marianne, played by Kate Winslet, is devastated by Willoughby, played by Greg Wise, while Colonel Brandon, played by Alan Rickman, offers steady devotion. Directed by Ang Lee, the film earned seven Oscar nominations.
Sense and Sensibility (2026)
Georgia Oakley's Sense and Sensibility upcoming take on Jane Austen's tale stars Daisy Edgar-Jones as reserved Elinor Dashwood and Esmé Creed-Miles as passionate Marianne. George MacKay plays earnest Edward Ferrars, Frank Dillane dashing John Willoughby, and Herbert Nordrum steadfast Colonel Brandon. This Focus Features adaptation explores duty versus desire, premiering in September 2026.
Frozen (2013)
Disney's Frozen (2013), directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, follows sisters Elsa (Idina Menzel) and Anna (Kristen Bell) in the kingdom of Arendelle. Elsa's ice powers accidentally injure Anna as a child, causing her to isolate herself. At her coronation, Elsa accidentally plunges Arendelle into eternal winter and flees. Anna subsequently sets off with ice harvester Kristoff (Jonathan Groff), his reindeer Sven, and the talking snowman Olaf (Josh Gad). Their journey and sisterly bond ultimately end the winter, emphasising sisterly love over romance. The film won two Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and Original Song (Let It Go'), a Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature, and five Annie Awards.
Frozen 2 (2019)
Frozen 2 (2019) follows Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven as they leave Arendelle to uncover the origin of Elsa's ice powers and save their kingdom. They travel into an enchanted forest linked to the Northuldra people, learn that Elsa is the Fifth Spirit bridging humans and nature, and discover their parents' past. The journey tests their bonds and helps Elsa find her place beyond the castle while Anna becomes queen of Arendelle. In February 2023, Disney officially confirmed Frozen 3, with a release date set for November 2027.
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