After a decade and a half of experimenting with projects like Dumbo and YA adaptations, Tim Burton finally returned to his roots—and audiences couldn't get enough. His latest film, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, became his biggest blockbuster in 15 years, and now it's set to haunt Prime Video starting June 1, 2026.
The sequel to the 1988 cult classic Beetlejuice brought back original stars Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O'Hara, while introducing fresh faces like Jenna Ortega, Monica Bellucci, Justin Theroux, and Willem Dafoe. The film grossed over $450 million worldwide against a $100 million budget, making it one of the most successful legacy sequels ever. It even outperformed recent hits like Scream 5, Creed, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and Blade Runner 2049 at the domestic box office.
Burton's resurgence began with Netflix's Wednesday, which became the streamer's most-watched English-language series. That show not only reignited his creative spark but also introduced him to Ortega, whom he later cast as the lead in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. The film's success proved that audiences still crave Burton's signature blend of ghoulish humor and practical effects.
Critics have praised the sequel, giving it a 76% "Certified Fresh" score on Rotten Tomatoes. The consensus reads: "Michael Keaton's devious poltergeist still has plenty of juice left in this madcap return to form for Tim Burton, marrying charming practical effects and ghoulish gags to provide a fun fun time."
For fans of streaming, June 2026 is shaping up to be a busy month on Prime Video. Alongside Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, subscribers can also catch Oliver Stone's Vietnam War masterpiece Platoon and Leonardo DiCaprio's The Man in the Iron Mask. If you're in the mood for something darker, Liam Neeson's neo-noir A Walk Among the Tombstones is also arriving that month.
With Beetlejuice Beetlejuice now heading to streaming, a whole new audience can experience the Ghost with the Most. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer, this is one haunting you won't want to miss.
