Here's What The Cast Of "Beetlejuice" Looked Like In The Original Vs. The New Film

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Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice is finally out in theaters!

Movie poster for 'Beetlejuice 2' featuring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Jenna Ortega, and Willem Dafoe
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The sequel, which comes decades after the 1988 cult classic Beetlejuice hit 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.

Jenna Ortega rides a bike through a covered bridge, wearing a striped sweater. She looks ahead with a determined expression
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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 Keaton as Beetlejuice in 1988:

Michael Keaton in a casual striped shirt and jacket
Michael Keaton in a casual striped shirt and jacket
Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice, with disheveled hair, face paint, and grim expression, in a scene from the movie
Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice, with disheveled hair, face paint, and grim expression, in a scene from the movie

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And Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice in 2024:

Michael Keaton wearing a polka dot shirt with a black blazer at a red carpet event
Michael Keaton wearing a polka dot shirt with a black blazer at a red carpet event
Beetlejuice, portrayed by Michael Keaton, sits with a mischievous grin in a dark room with a messy, disheveled look and a striped suit
Beetlejuice, portrayed by Michael Keaton, sits with a mischievous grin in a dark room with a messy, disheveled look and a striped suit

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Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz in 1988:

Winona Ryder, in a leather jacket and black top, smiles warmly while speaking at an event
Winona Ryder, in a leather jacket and black top, smiles warmly while speaking at an event
Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz in
Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz in

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And Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz in 2024:

Winona Ryder in a chic black dress with a high neckline and a messy updo hairstyle, smiles at a TV and movie event
Winona Ryder in a chic black dress with a high neckline and a messy updo hairstyle, smiles at a TV and movie event
Winona Ryder with short, spiky black hair, wears a black top, sitting in a dimly lit room
Winona Ryder with short, spiky black hair, wears a black top, sitting in a dimly lit room

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Catherine O'Hara as Delia Deetz in 1988:

Woman on the red carpet in a black off-shoulder leather dress, holding glasses, with an elderly woman in patterned attire beside her
Woman on the red carpet in a black off-shoulder leather dress, holding glasses, with an elderly woman in patterned attire beside her
Woman in a stylish off-the-shoulder top, pants, and strappy shoes sits on an upholstered chair, smiling and wearing a wide-brimmed hat
Woman in a stylish off-the-shoulder top, pants, and strappy shoes sits on an upholstered chair, smiling and wearing a wide-brimmed hat

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And Catherine O'Hara as Delia Deetz in 2024:

Catherine O'Hara smiles at the camera, wearing a floral patterned dress with intricate red detailing, at a film festival event
Catherine O'Hara smiles at the camera, wearing a floral patterned dress with intricate red detailing, at a film festival event
Catherine O'Hara as Delia Deetz in a Beetlejuice 2 movie poster, featuring the title, release date 09.06.24, and the tagline
Catherine O'Hara as Delia Deetz in a Beetlejuice 2 movie poster, featuring the title, release date 09.06.24, and the tagline

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Though those are the only three original cast members who returned for the sequel, here's a look at the new characters entering the Beetlejuice family:

Jenna Ortega as Astrid Deetz, the teenager daughter of Lydia:

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
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Justin Theroux as Rory, Lydia's boyfriend and the producer of her show:

Winona Ryder and Justin Theroux look surprised sitting on a couch with a painting of a beach sunset behind them
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Monica Bellucci as Delores, a zombie corpse who can suck your soul out, even if you're already dead:

Monica Bellucci, in a gothic-style black dress with sequins, stands confidently between open doors, portraying a dark, mysterious character
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Willem Dafoe as Wolf Jackson, a ghost detective who's in charge of investigating any problems in the afterlife realm:

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
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Have you seen Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice yet? Let us know what you thought of it in the comments!

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