The "Beetlejuice 2" cinematographer has revealed that Tim Burton's sequel is a "Family Story" and also revealed a release date

Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of Beetlejuice 2, the sequel to a film that has been worked on for over three decades. Tim Burton returns to the director's chair for the project, while Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara will return to the cast. Despite some leaked photos from the set, "Beetlejuice 2" cinematographer Haris Zambarloukos says the film is all about family.

Here's What We Know

"'Beetlejuice [2]' is based on a story about family," Zambarloukos said in a new interview with TheWrap.

"And now it's 30 years later and what are the intricacies and the human condition in keeping a family together all that time set in the craziest world possible? That's why I choose projects. That human connection for me is always at the forefront." - He added.

Who Will Return in "Beetlejuice 2?"

The director has once again commissioned Danny Elfman to write the music for the film, and the latter has already started work.

"I love being a fly on the wall when he's shooting. I'll be doing that in a couple of months, as you may know, on another Tim Burton project" - Elfman shared, regarding working with Burton on "Wednesday" and the sequel to "Beetlejuice."

"That is very exciting, to return to that world. I said, 'He's not even going to look that much different. That's the beauty of the Beetlejuice makeup. He already looked like he was 150 in the first one," - the composer said of Keaton's return as the mysterious ghost.

He added: "It's perfect, you know? Everybody else has to play the next generation, except for Michael. I mean, he's still like really fit and really active and really on it. And with the Beetlejuice makeup, I can't even imagine it's going to look like he's changed practically at all. So, I can't wait for that."

Newcomers to the cast include the incredible Jenna Ortega, Willem Dafoe, Justin Theroux, and Monica Bellucci.

When We Can Expect It

"Beetlejuice 2" will be released in cinemas on September 6, 2024. The first part will be available to watch on Hulu.