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Complete Watch Order · 3 films · 1988

BeetlejuiceComplete Watch Order Guide

A series of fantasy comedy films featuring the wacky character of Beetelgeuse, a bio-exorcist who assists a newly deceased couple in scaring away a family that moved into their home.

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5h 15m
Total Runtime
7.2/10
Avg Rating
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Beetlejuice Release Timeline

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What order should you watch the Beetlejuice movies?

Release order — click any era to expand or collapse. All 3 movies shown below.

1 film released between 1988 and 1988.

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Beetlejuice

1988
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2 films released between 2024 and NaN.

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Watch Beetlejuice in Order

Watch the Beetlejuice movies in release order, starting with Beetlejuice (1988) and continuing through Untitled Beetlejuice 3 (NaN). The series spans 3 films, released in 1988. Audiences rate the franchise 7.2/10 on average.

What order should you watch Beetlejuice?

For most viewers, release order is the recommended way to watch Beetlejuice. This is how the story was crafted and revealed to audiences — earlier films seed details, callbacks, and twists that pay off in later entries. Watching in release order preserves those reveals and matches the pacing the filmmakers intended.

Beetlejuice largely tracks its own in-universe chronology, so release order and chronological order overlap closely. You can use either without losing much, though release order is still the safest first watch.

About the Beetlejuice franchise

A series of fantasy comedy films featuring the wacky character of Beetelgeuse, a bio-exorcist who assists a newly deceased couple in scaring away a family that moved into their home.

Each film builds on the previous one, rewarding viewers who watch in sequence.

Beetlejuice Fun Facts & Trivia

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The Beetlejuice franchise spans NaN years, from 1988 to NaN.

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The highest-rated entry is Beetlejuice with a 7.4/10 audience score.

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Across all films, the franchise averages a 7.2/10 rating from audiences.

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Beetlejuice films have collected over 12k audience ratings combined.

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Watching all 3 Beetlejuice films back-to-back takes well over a full day's viewing commitment.

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The most recent entry, Untitled Beetlejuice 3 (NaN), continues a franchise that began NaN years earlier.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best order to watch Beetlejuice?
The recommended Beetlejuice watch order is release order: 1. Beetlejuice (1988), 2. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024), 3. Untitled Beetlejuice 3 (NaN). This is how the story was crafted and delivers the best experience for new viewers.
What is the first Beetlejuice movie?
The first Beetlejuice movie is Beetlejuice, released in 1988. It's the best starting point for any new viewer.
What is the most recent Beetlejuice movie?
The most recent Beetlejuice movie is Untitled Beetlejuice 3 (NaN).
How many Beetlejuice movies are there in total?
There are 3 main Beetlejuice films. This guide covers all of them in order.
How long does it take to watch all Beetlejuice movies?
Watching all 3 Beetlejuice films takes approximately 5 hours and 15 minutes of total runtime.
What is the highest-rated Beetlejuice movie?
The highest-rated Beetlejuice movie is Beetlejuice, with an audience score of 7.4/10 on TMDB.
Can I watch Beetlejuice movies without watching them in order?
Most Beetlejuice films can be enjoyed standalone, but watching in release order gives you the full character development and story payoff across all 3 entries. First-time viewers should start with Beetlejuice.
Where can I watch Beetlejuice movies online?
Most Beetlejuice movies are available on Amazon Prime Video. Each movie card on this page has a direct "Watch on Amazon" link.

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