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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice cast salary: How much were the stars paid for the sequel?

Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder and Jenna Ortega together in a Tim Burton movie? It's obviously expected that "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" will be a global hit. Here, check out how much the stars might have earned.

Michael Keaton in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
© IMDbMichael Keaton in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” will not only bring back the iconic character to the big screen but also some of the most talented actors in the industry, such as Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara.

The sequel, once again directed by Tim Burton, will also feature top-tier stars like Monica Bellucci, Willem Dafoe, Danny DeVito, Justin Theroux and Jenna Ortega, who will play one of the main roles in the dark story.

This time, the story will follow three generations of the Deetz family, who return to Winter River after an unexpected tragedy. Lydia’s life takes a turn when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, opens a portal to the afterlife.

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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’s rumored cast salary

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is one of the most anticipated titles of the year, and it is expected to gross much more than the first one, which had a budget of $15 million and ended up earning $74.7 million.

It hasn’t been revealed how much the budget for the sequel is, but it is estimated that it could be as high as $200 million, especially because it is a movie that has required significant investments, particularly for the salaries of its stars.

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Showbiz Galore reported what the main actors might have earned, but it has not been officially confirmed. However, everything suggests that Michael Keaton has become the highest-paid member of the cast, with a salary of $5 million.

Here, check how much the main figures rumoredly earned for bringing the Beetlejuice sequel to life:

  • Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice | $10 million
  • Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz | $5 million
  • Catherine O’Hara as Delia Deetz | $2 million
  • Monica Bellucci as Delores | $1.5 million
  • Willem Dafoe as Wolf Jackson | $1 million
  • Justin Theroux as Rory |$1.5 million
  • Jenna Ortega as Astrid Deetz | $750,000

Ariadna is a multisport journalist specialized in delivering key, high-value information across competitions, including tournament formats, rules, lineups and injury updates, while also producing evergreen content. Her career in journalism began in 2021 at Indie Emergente, a digital music magazine, where she honed her skills in writing and reporting. In 2023, she expanded her expertise by contributing to Spoiler Latinoamerica, creating general culture content, before joining Spoiler US in 2024 to focus on entertainment coverage. With almost six years of experience across different media outlets, Ariadna has developed strong expertise at the intersection of sports and entertainment, covering live events such as Super Bowls, FIFA World Cup opening and closing ceremonies, Olympic Games and UEFA Champions League finals, bringing depth, accuracy and real-time insight to her reporting.

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