Unconfirmed ‘Beetlejuice’ Sequel Film Reveals Star-Studded Cast Including Keaton, Ryder & Depp

The launch of Beetlejuice 2 has been widely speculated for over 30 years, and excitement towards the sequel film was fostered once again earlier this year, when it was revealed that Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder would reprise their iconic roles.

Following that, unconfirmed reports of Johnny Depp being cast in the film have also popped up, after Google outlined the actor in the cast along with the two main stars.

The murmurings began following the conclusion of Johnny Depp’s defamation trial against former spouse and actress Amber Heard.

Just like the first movie, the direction and writing for Beetlejuice 2 will be handled by critically-acclaimed filmmaker and screenwriter Tim Burton, who directed box office hits such as Edward Scissorhands, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Corpse Bride, and Alice in Wonderland. His most recent film is 2019’s Dumbo.

Burton noted in May 2016 that he was interested in establishing a sequel. However, he said at the time that it was vital to ensure that a follow-up flick would be “done right”.

This is because Beetlejuice was initially meant to be a standalone film and did not particularly require a direct continuation.

In case you haven’t seen the epic film, its plot centres around a husband and wife who die and transcend to the afterworld, but their spirits are somehow entombed in between life and death until they can “rest”.

In order to achieve that goal, they are tasked to banish the new owners who bought over their earthly home. They then recruit the ghostly aid of the foul-mouthed and mischievous Beetlejuice.

According to the IMDb page for Beetlejuice 2, the exact release date for the film has yet to be confirmed, however the production crew anticipates that it may make its debut in mid-2025.