Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Trailer Is Out And Sowing Chaos

[Peter Paltridge]

At some point on the set of Wednesday, executive producer Tim Burton, star Jenna Ortega and directors Alfred Gough and Miles Millar came to the same conclusion: “NOW is the time to make a Beetlejuice sequel, and we can do it together.” Thus the impossible became possible after so many false starts, and a trailer for an actual sequel to the macabre 1988 classic exists today. Every living actor has returned for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, with the exception of Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis (they have yet to explain where the Maitlands are, but we don’t really need them anyway). The important thing is that Michael Keaton is back in full ghost makeup, belching and going “darlin” and making impossible faces with the aid of….stop-motion! Yes, they kept the stop-motion. That’s the most exciting thing this trailer reveals: there’s some CG, as it’s impossible to paste a movie together without computers now, but whenever a thing happens, it’s hand-animated. When the Sand Worm chases Lydia’s daughter, it’s a real worm model

 

[KeanuReeves994]

Hold on, did they REALLY say they used stop-motion? This trailer is a dream come true for fans of the original film's aesthetics! So many movies rely on CGI nowadays, it's refreshing to see a commitment to practical effects. The Sandworm scene looks incredible!

 

[Bunnersega]

Beetlejuice is getting a sequel? This trailer is surprisingly interesting! I never saw the original, but the whole Lydia's daughter and afterlife portal thing has me hooked. Plus, the chaotic energy of Beetlejuice himself seems like a lot of fun. I might have to check out the first movie before September to prepare!

 

[CASSIAN]

Beetlejuice's back with a wife? This trailer is a mixed bag for me. The stop-motion is fantastic, and Keaton looks like he's having a blast. But I'm not sure about the whole Lydia's daughter angle. It feels a bit forced. And where are the Maitlands? Regardless, I'm curious enough to see how it all plays out.

 

[Locke]

It's like a shot of pure nostalgia straight into my veins! Michael Keaton returning as Beetlejuice? Check. Stop-motion animation that perfectly captures the creepy-cute vibe of the original? Check and check! Lydia's daughter getting tangled up with the afterlife? Now that's a plot twist I can get behind. I honestly don't even care that they're not explaining what happened to the Maitlands. This movie is going to be a wild ride, and I'm here for every chaotic second of it.

 

[10KernelsofPopcorn]

This Beetlejuice Beetlejuice trailer is a masterclass in respecting the source material. So many movies these days rely on CGI that looks good for a few years but ages terribly. But the commitment to stop-motion animation here? That's a love letter to the original film and a guaranteed ticket to my good graces. The scene with the Sandworm chasing Lydia's daughter? Absolutely phenomenal! It's smooth, it's creepy, and it's exactly the kind of practical effect that made the first movie so special. This isn't just a cash grab sequel; it's a true passion project, and I can't wait to see the full stop-motion magic on the big screen.