Heads of Warner Bros. have given a soft confirmation thatBeetlejuice 3is in the works. The legacy sequel to the 1988 Tim Burton film, which stars Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Jenna Ortega, among others, garnered generally positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes and grossed $451 million. Kicking off withthe dark death of Charles Deetz(Jeffrey Jones), Lydia returns to Winter River with her daughter Astrid, and before long, the titular demon’s name is said thrice and chaos ensues.
Speaking withDeadline, WB CEOs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy have revealed thatBeetlejuice 3is in development. The former says that the initial stages to the threequel should start soon, but that “the ink might not be dry on the deals yet.” Abdy added updates and shared excitement for other projects, including a newMatrixpenned by Drew Goddard and Amblin and Chris Columbus' joint efforts in new installments for theGremlinsandGooniesfranchises. Read their full comments below:
DEADLINE:I mentioned getting a new version of The Bodyguard underway. Are you already developing sequels for both Minecraft and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice?
DE LUCA: Imminently. The ink might not be dry on the deals yet, but imminently.
ABDY: Adding to things we’re excited about, Andy Serkis doing theGollumfilm, Drew Goddard writing a newMatrix. We’re super excited about Amblin developing with Chris Columbus, new entries in theGremlinsandGooniesfranchises. We just had a dynamite check-in with Philippa Boyens onGollum, and I think we’re about to get that script in May.Cat in the Hatand the second Dr. Seuss adaptation Jon M. Chu is co-directing … there’s really great stuff on the horizon.
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Warner Bros. Has Acknowledged Its Commercial Success
WhileBeetlejuice Beetlejuice’s reviewsweren’t quite as strong as the original, with the sequel holding a 75% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and a Popcornmeter of 79%, compared to the original’s 83% and 82%, the film was still considered a great time at the theaters for longtime fans and newcomers.It grossed $111 million domestically in its opening weekend, exceeding WB’s expectations, which had ranged from $80-90 million, but essentially matched industry expectations, which were at about $110 million.
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The legacy sequel went on to make almost $500 million at the global box office, reflecting itsstrong fanbase and its creative team’s ability to continue an over-three-decade-long story that was well-suited for modern audiences. The sequel’s stacked cast of new characters, like Ortega’s Astrid, Justin Theroux’s Rory, Monica Bellucci’s Delores, and Willem Dafoe’s Wolf Jackson, could havegarnered more hype for theBeetlejuicesequel, though the film didn’t need it. All aside, WB’s CEOs have rightfully acknowledged the franchise potential inBeetlejuice, according to this brief but promising update.
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A Third Movie Is Risky, Even In Spite Of Its Financial Success
The prospect of another installment in theBeetlejuicecinematic universe is appealing, however,it’s prudent to be aware of the risks that a direct sequel poses. Fans and critics are already wary of the possibility of the franchise’s originality being diminished withBeetlejuice 3’s development, afraid that staying too long in this franchise will make the magic fade away. While the sequelwas a commercial success, its critiques of not adding to the original, stuffed narrative, overreliance on nostalgia and lack of emotional depth might be hard for some to ignore.
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I don’t really agree with these critiques, as the sequel had that same idiosyncratic charm of the original, pleasing modern moviegoers who have a taste for the darkly whimsical. Some of its arcs may have felt a bit underdeveloped, but the emotional core of the story was, for the most part, satisfying. Burton’s gothic flair is also something that didn’t feel burnt out inBeetlejuice Beetlejuice.As for a continuation of the franchise, perhapsa spin-off revolving around the franchise’s strongest characters besides Beetlejuice, Lydia and Astrid, or even just Astrid alone, would be an interesting direction forBeetlejuice 3.
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is the sequel to the original Tim Burton classic that starred Michael Keaton and Wynona Rider in a horror-comedy that involved ghosts trying to scare off new homebuyers from taking their house. The sequel brings back Michael Keaton as the hilarious and sleazy ghost with selfish intentions, now joined by Jenna Ortega in a new role.
