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Tim Burton's 1998 beloved cult classic Beetlejuice is known for its distinctive mix of dark humor, gothic aesthetics, and eccentric characters. The plot revolves around Adam and Barbara Maitland, a recently deceased couple, seeking the assistance of the mischievous ghost Beetlejuice to frighten the new occupants of their home and make them leave. Despite its initial success, a sequel to Tim Burton's Beetlejuice faced prolonged uncertainty, fueling years of rumors and speculations. Fans anxiously awaited confirmation, and in May 2023, after years of talks and previous failed attempts, the sequel finally went into production. Recently, the production team teased their fans by releasing the first poster for the sequel and unveiling the title. Tim Burton's 'Beetlejuice' sequel releases first peek Dare you to say it again. #Beetlejuice #Beetlejuice - Only in theaters September 6. pic.twitter.com/0UKfCqKqxy — Warner Bros. Pictures (@wbpictures) February 1, 2024 Warner Bros. Pictures took to X, formerly Twitter, for the grand unveiling of an eagerly awaited poster for the sequel, creatively titled Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which will feature Michael Keaton reprising his iconic role, sharing the spotlight with the returning Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz. RELATED: Tim Burton Teases ‘Beetlejuice 2’ With Set Photos As Filming Wraps Up The poster included a captivating image of hands delicately cradling a spool of white ribbon adorned with intriguing numerical markings. At the heart of the picture, a striking, vibrant green text boldly declared the much-anticipated release date, September 6th. "The wait is almost over," the post reads. "Dare you to say it again." BEETLEJUICE, from left: Alec Baldwin, Michael Keaton, Geena Davis, 1988. © Warner Brothers /courtesy Everett Collection Tim Burton previously confirmed the production of the 'Beetlejuice' sequel Producer Burton previously shared on Instagram in November 2003 that production of the movie had been finalized. "Just finished shooting Beetlejuice," he captioned the post with a photo of himself sitting on a couch on the movie's set. "Thank you to everyone involved." However, it seems that was just a media stunt as he later revealed in September 2023 that filming commenced in London in May 2023 but encountered several months of delay owing to the Screen Actors Guild strike in July. BEETLEJUICE, Michael Keaton, 1988, © Warner Brothers /courtesy Everett Collection Also, he expressed how working on the movie became a nostalgic journey, reconnecting him with the fundamental reasons that inspired him to become a filmmaker. "I tried to strip everything and go back to the basics of working with good people and actors and puppets," he told The Independent. "It was kind of like going back to why I liked making movies."