Almost 40 years down the road, the infamous bio-exorcist finally returns in the first trailer for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, a sequel to Tim Burton’s 1988 cult classic film. Jenna Ortega (Wednesday, Scream) stars opposite Michael Keaton, who returns as the titular character and Winona Ryder, returning as Lydia Deetz.

Ortega plays Astrid Deetz, the daughter of Ryder’s character, in the horror-comedy. Catherine O’Hara also returns, and is joined by franchise newcomers Willem Dafoe as a B movie actions tar turned ghost detective, Justin Theroux as ‘Rory’, and Monica Bellucci as Mrs. Betelgeuse. Burton directs from a script penned by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar.

Per the synopsis, “Beetlejuice is back! After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.”

The much-anticipated sequel releases in U.S. cinemas and IMAX on September 6th, 2024, and internationally (UK included!) beginning 4th September 2024. Watch the official teaser trailer below: