Burton, Ortega Doubt Beetlejuice 3, Continue Wednesday

Director Tim Burton and star Jenna Ortega have dismissed rumors of a Beetlejuice 3, stating neither has heard of any official plans and expressing skepticism about returning. Both made clear they would not participate in a sequel without each other's involvement, citing the franchise's unique identity as tied to Burton's vision. Despite Warner Bros. mentioning possible development, Burton emphasized that the likelihood of a third film is low, referencing the long gap between previous installments. Ortega also called the notion of a Beetlejuice film without Burton 'a tad disrespectful.' The recent sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, was both a critical and box office success, and Burton and Ortega expressed satisfaction with what has been accomplished. Meanwhile, they continue their partnership on the series Wednesday, which has been renewed for more seasons.