Michael Keaton's Beetlejuice 2 Will Redeem $170 Million Bomb That Broke Burton's 3-Movie Streak

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"Beetlejuice 2" redeems Keaton-Burton collab after "Dumbo" flop.

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Sequel aims for success like "Batman Returns," echoing style.

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– Release set: September 6, 2024; 35 years since original.

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– Returning stars: Ryder, O'Hara, Keaton; new cast: Ortega, Dafoe, Theroux.

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– Keaton's role reprise marks fifth Burton collaboration.

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– Anticipated return to original's filmmaking style.

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– Expectation high for Burton's comeback after 1990s-2000s peak.

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– Redemption seen for 1988 partnership's past misstep.

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