Even after nine weekends, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has conjured even more box office success through new records. The Tim Burton-directed sequel follows up on the story first established by the cult classic ’80s movie. This time, it tells the story of Lydia’s daughter Astrid, who accidentally opens the portal to the Afterlife once again. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice features a leading cast including Winona Ryder, Michael Keaton, Catherine O’Hara, Jenna Ortega, and Willem Dafoe. It was originally released on September 6.