turn out that aging in the hereafter is jolly overnice .

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuiceis finally out in theaters!

The sequel, which comes decades after the 1988 cult classicBeetlejuicehit theaters, follows the Deetz family returning home to Winter River after a family tragedy. It’s there were Lydia’s teenage daughter discovers a portal to the afterlife.

To get us in the “Day-O” mood, here’s a look at our three main characters (then vs. now), as well as some of the new faces we’re going to see:

Michael Keatonas Beetlejuice in 1988:

And Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice in 2024:

Winona Ryderas Lydia Deetz in 1988:

And Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz in 2024:

Catherine O’Haraas Delia Deetz in 1988:

And Catherine O’Hara as Delia Deetz in 2024:

Though those are the only threeoriginal cast members who returned for the sequel, here’s a look at the new characters entering theBeetlejuicefamily:

Jenna Ortegaas Astrid Deetz, the teenager daughter of Lydia:

Justin Therouxas Rory, Lydia’s boyfriend and the producer of her show:

Monica Bellucci as Delores, a zombie corpse who can suck your soul out, even if you’re already dead:

Willem Dafoe as Wolf Jackson, a ghost detective who’s in charge of investigating any problems in the afterlife realm:

Movie poster for 'Beetlejuice 2' featuring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Jenna Ortega, and Willem Dafoe

Jenna Ortega rides a bike through a covered bridge, wearing a striped sweater. She looks ahead with a determined expression

Jenna Ortega, in period costume with intricate detailing, looks startled while standing between two undead figures in ornate outfits in a scene from her TV show

Winona Ryder and Justin Theroux look surprised sitting on a couch with a painting of a beach sunset behind them

Monica Bellucci, in a gothic-style black dress with sequins, stands confidently between open doors, portraying a dark, mysterious character

Willem Dafoe, dressed in a dark suit, holds up a photograph of a distressed woman (Monica Bellucci) in a dramatic scene likely from a TV show or movie