Beetlejuice 2 Premiere Opens Venice Film Festival

Tim Burton's long-awaited sequel to Beetlejuice premiered at the Venice Film Festival, receiving a standing ovation that lasted over four minutes. The film reunites original cast members Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara, along with newcomers like Jenna Ortega and Willem Dafoe. While the film has garnered overall positive reviews, critics like Geoffrey Macnab from The Independent described it as 'scattershot work' and gave it a two-star rating. In contrast, The Hollywood Reporter praised Burton's return to form, highlighting the film's humor and practical effects. Burton expressed that working on this sequel re-energized his passion for filmmaking after feeling disillusioned post-Dumbo. With box office projections between $65-$80 million for its U.S. opening, the sequel marks a significant comeback for Burton.