Jenna Ortega’s Horror Sequel Finds Major Streaming Success

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has found renewed momentum on streaming as the sequel continues performing strongly on HBO Max. The horror comedy stars Jenna Ortega alongside several returning cast members from the original film. It recently entered the platform’s Top 10 movie rankings in the United States, highlighting the continued audience interest.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice ranks high on HBO Max charts

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice continues to find strong streaming success as the horror sequel climbs the HBO Max charts. According to FlixPatrol, the Jenna Ortega horror sequel reached the No. 9 spot on HBO Max’s Top 10 movies chart in the United States on May 26. The film has ranked ahead of Crazy Rich Asians on the platform’s movie list.

Directed by Tim Burton, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice serves as the sequel to the 1988 supernatural comedy Beetlejuice. The film was released theatrically in the United States and Canada on September 6, 2024, and marked Burton’s return to the franchise decades after the original film became a cult classic.

The story begins after a sudden family tragedy brings the Deetz family back to Winter River. Lydia Deetz is now working as a paranormal talk show host while raising her teenage daughter, Astrid. The situation takes a dangerous turn after the latter discovers the miniature model of Winter River hidden inside the attic and accidentally opens a portal connected to the Afterlife. The incident leads to the return of Betelgeuse, whose presence once again creates chaos for the Deetz family. 

As supernatural disturbances begin affecting both worlds, Lydia is forced to confront her past experiences while trying to protect Astrid from the growing danger surrounding them. The sequel stars Michael Keaton as Betelgeuse alongside Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz and Catherine O’Hara as Delia Deetz. Jenna Ortega joins the franchise as Astrid Deetz. Meanwhile, Justin Theroux and Willem Dafoe appear as Rory and Wolf Jackson, respectively.

On Rotten Tomatoes, the sequel currently holds a 75 percent critics’ score based on 379 reviews. Meanwhile, audiences have given the film a 78 percent rating.

Source: Comingsoon.net