**beetlejuice 2 (stylized as beetle2uice)** takes place several decades after the events of the original film. lydia deetz, now a renowned artist known for her dark and surreal work, finds herself haunted by the past and grappling with the loss of her husband. unwittingly, she creates an art piece that opens a portal, allowing the mischievous and chaotic betelgeuse to escape his banishment in the netherworld. as betelgeuse returns with newfound power and a renewed determination to wreak havoc-particularly targeting lydia-the story reunites old characters from the original film. adam and barbara maitland, now guides for new spirits, sense the disturbance and return to the living world to help lydia. they join forces with delia deetz, lydia's stepmother, now an eccentric interior designer with a penchant for haunted objects, to stop betelgeuse's plans. the story builds to a visually striking showdown at a supernatural art exhibition, where lydia must use her artistic talents and the help of her friends to trap betelgeuse in a way he never anticipated. the film combines dark humor, the supernatural, and a touching exploration of grief and healing, while staying true to the quirky and offbeat tone of the original.
10 parts