Beetlejuice 2 Sculpture Has Been Stolen From Set

July 24, 2023

A sculpture has been stolen from the set of Beetlejuice 2.

This upcoming fantasy comedy movie is a sequel to the 1988 movie Beetlejuice. This film sees the return of director Tim Burton and stars Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara. The movie will also feature new characters portrayed by Jenna Ortega, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, and Willem Dafoe.

The Vermont State Police has issued a statement about a famous sculpture from the first movie that is set to return in the new film, but has been stolen from set.

We tried saying the name of this stolen statue three times, but it didn't come back! We're investigating the theft of this 150-pound sculpture from the "Beetlejuice 2" set in E. Corinth, along with a lamppost topped with a pumpkin decoration. Call 802-748-3111 with any info. pic.twitter.com/3NmKEml1AG
— Vermont State Police (@VTStatePolice) July 21, 2023

When is the Beetlejuice 2 release date?

The movie is set to release on September 6, 2024, by Warner Bros. Pictures.

The film is directed by Tim Burton (Edward Scissorhands, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) and written by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar (Spider-Man 2, Wednesday) from a story by Seth Grahame-Smith (Dark Shadows, The Lego Batman Movie).

It is produced by Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Tim Burton, Tommy Harper, Marc Toberoff, and David Geffen.

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