It may havetaken 36 years forBeetlejuice 2to happen, but that wasn’t for a lack of trying.

The comment may come as a shock to many, especially consideringBeetlejuice 2is a direct sequel.

It’s a little hard to believe that Burton didn’t use the first movie to prepare for thesequel.

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Even theafterlife location was expanded on inBeetlejuice 2from the first movie.

Lydia wearing red dress in Beetlejuice next to Betelgeuse with eyes popped out in Beetlejuice 2

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Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice in the 1988 movie and 2024 sequel

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