The sequel, again directed by Burton, stars Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Justin Theroux and Monica Bellucci, and features Jenna Ortega and Willem Dafoe.
The movie will appear in the Out of Competition section at the 81st edition of the world’s oldest film festival, which runs until Saturday September 7.
“I am thrilled,” said Burton.
“It means a lot to me to have the world premiere of this film at the Venice Film Festival.”
Festival director Alberto Barbera said, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice marks the long-awaited return of one of the most iconic characters of Tim Burton’s cinema.”
“[It also confirms the return] of the extraordinary visionary talent and the mastery of one of the most fascinating auteurs of our time.
“The Venice Biennale is honoured and proud to host the world premiere of a work that features a surprising swing of creative imagination and driving hallucinatory rhythm.”
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