Where to start
Beetlejuice
2 versions · originally a film, 1988
Beetlejuice centers on the morbidly playful bond between a macabre, antisocial teenager and a chaotic, supernatural trickster from the afterlife.
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Beetlejuice (1988)
The original movie
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Tim Burton · Film · 1988
Beetlejuice (1988) serves as the definitive origin, showcasing Tim Burton’s signature visual flair while establishing the hilariously dark, high-stakes tension between the living occupants and their ghostly houseguests.
1989 series
Beetlejuice
Tim Burton · Series · 1989
Beetlejuice (1989) reimagines the source material as a whimsical animated adventure, focusing on the friendship between Lydia and Beetlejuice as they explore the surreal, monster-filled landscape of the Neitherworld.
Common questions
Is the Beetlejuice movie related to the 1989 television series?
The 1989 Beetlejuice television series is based on the 1988 Beetlejuice movie. While the show features characters and themes established in the original film, it functions as a separate animated adaptation rather than a direct chronological continuation of the movie's specific plot.
What order should I watch the Beetlejuice movie and the television series?
You should watch the 1988 Beetlejuice movie first to understand the world and the characters. Once you have finished the film, you can watch the 1989 Beetlejuice television series, which serves as an animated expansion of the universe introduced in the original feature production.
Does the Beetlejuice television series continue the plot of the 1988 movie?
The 1989 Beetlejuice television series does not continue the direct plot of the 1988 Beetlejuice movie. Instead, the series takes the established characters and setting from the film and places them into new, episodic animated adventures that are independent of the movie storyline.
How long is the original 1988 Beetlejuice movie?
The original 1988 Beetlejuice movie has a runtime of approximately 92 minutes. This feature film serves as the primary source material for the subsequent 1989 Beetlejuice television series, establishing the tone and characters that appear throughout the franchise adaptations.