Get ready to say his name—three times! Warner Bros. Pictures’ has officially announced Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is set to haunt our screens as it begins streaming globally on Max this Friday, December 6, with its HBO linear debut following on Saturday, December 7, at 6:10 p.m. ET.
The long-awaited sequel to Tim Burton’s iconic 1988 film reunites the Oscar-nominated director with Michael Keaton, who reprises his legendary role as the mischievous demon, Beetlejuice. Alongside him are familiar faces and exciting new additions that promise to bring fresh chaos and laughs.
The Story: Trouble in Both Worlds
After a sudden family tragedy, the Deetz family returns to Winter River, where Lydia (Winona Ryder) is still haunted by her past with Beetlejuice. Her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid (Jenna Ortega), stumbles upon the model town in the attic, unintentionally opening a portal to the Afterlife. Chaos ensues when the infamous name is uttered three times, unleashing Beetlejuice’s brand of pandemonium on both the living and the dead.
A Stellar Cast
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice brings together an impressive lineup:
- Michael Keaton (Batman Returns, Spotlight) as Beetlejuice
- Winona Ryder (Stranger Things, Little Women) as Lydia Deetz
- Catherine O’Hara (Schitt$ Creek, The Nightmare Before Christmas) as Delia Deetz
- Jenna Ortega (Wednesday, Scream VI) as Astrid
- Justin Theroux (Star Wars: The Last Jedi, The Leftovers)
- Monica Bellucci (Spectre, The Matrix Reloaded)
- Arthur Conti (House of the Dragon) in his feature debut
- Willem Dafoe (Poor Things, At Eternity’s Gate)
The film is directed by Tim Burton, with a screenplay by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar (Wednesday), and a story by Gough, Millar, and Seth Grahame-Smith (The LEGO® Batman Movie).
Accessibility Features
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice breaks new ground in accessibility, offering American Sign Language (ASL) and Língua Brasileira de Sinais (LIBRAS) versions available on Max from day one. These versions:
- ASL Version: Performed by Sophia Morales, known for her viral ASL song interpretations.
- LIBRAS Version: Performed by Andrey Baptista in Brazil.
Both versions are produced by the Max Accessibility Team in collaboration with Deluxe (ASL) and Iguale (LIBRAS), ensuring a broader audience can enjoy the spooky fun.
