'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,' Tim Burton's long-awaited sequel to his 1988 comedy opens the 2024 Venice Film Festival Aug. 28. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has finally materialized. Tim Burton's highly anticipated sequel to 1988's Beetlejuice had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday, Aug. 28, where several of its stars turned out in support.