Beetlejuice Beetlejuice soundtrack: A definitive guide to every song in the movie

After years of anticipation, the sequel to Tim Burton's acclaimed 1988 original, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, is finally here. Almost three decades in the making, the sequel has brought together the original cast of the movie, continuing the story from where it left off with some fresh faces and a fresh premise.

Just like the original Beetlejuice, this sequel is also heavily dependent on its soundtrack, which features a great range of songs that define the narrative and help set the mood for the story. Danny Elfman helms the music department for the sequel and provides an intriguing backing track that goes with the exceptional song selection that will have fans hooked immediately.

Danny Elfman is, of course, best known for his work with the new wave band Oingo Boingo. He has also extensively worked in Hollywood, providing background scores for over 100 films. His prominent works include Spider-Man 2, Oz the Great and Powerful, and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. He has also worked with Tim Burton before in Edward Scissorhands, Batman, and the original Beetlejuice.

Without further ado, let us dive into the soundtrack of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

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Every song in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Here are all the songs featured in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice:

• MacArthur Park – Donna Summer
• Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffett
• Tragedy – Bee Gees
• Day-O – Alfie Davis and the Sylvia Young Theatre School Choir
• Lucia Di Lammermoor, Act 1: Regnava Nel Silenzio Alta la Notte E Bruna (Lucia, Alisa) – Maria Callas
• Cry, Cry – Mazzy Star
• Where’s the Man – Scott Weiland
• TV Spot – Beetlejuice
• Right Here Waiting – Richard Marx
• Svefn-G-Englar – Sigur Rós
• Soul Train Theme (Scat Version) – The Soul Train Gang
• MacArthur Park – Richard Harris
• Carrie - Main Title – Pino Donaggio

As you can see in the list, the list of songs contains a diverse set of songs that add up to create a varied soundscape and fit in perfectly with the original movie.

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What is Beeltejuice Beetlejuice about?

A direct sequel to Beetlejuice (1988), this Tim Burton sequel is written by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, and is based on a story by Gough, Millar, and Seth Grahame-Smith. It picks up years after the events of the original movie and follows Michael Keaton's offbeat and eccentric character in a whole new setting.

Apart from Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara, who have returned to reprise their roles from the original movie, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Jenna Ortega, and Willem Dafoe have also joined the cast, adding depth to the story.

The synopsis for the movie reads:

"Three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River after an unexpected family tragedy. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life soon gets turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter discovers a mysterious portal to the afterlife. When someone says Beetlejuice's name three times, the mischievous demon gleefully returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem."

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How to watch Beetlejuice Beetlejuice?

The anticipated sequel just premiered in theatres on September 6, 2024, which means that the only way to watch it right now is by visiting your nearest theatres. As for digital or VOD releases, no dates have been announced yet. It could premiere on streaming in the coming months too, but no such information has been disclosed yet.

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Catch Beetlejuice Beetlejuice before it goes out of theatres. It is currently playing in all major and local cinema chains. Stay tuned for more updates.