Beetlejuice’s Deetz Family Tree Explained

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice!With the family back Beetlejuice 2It is important to understand how the original and new characters in the spooky bunch are related to each other. Although Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis’ Barbara and Adam Maitland were Beetlejuices main character, the The titular characters of Deetzes and Michael Keaton have become more synonymous with the franchise Over the years. This is further emphasized by the idea that the Debt family will be at the center. Beetlejuice 2‘s story, though it doesn’t appear that Baldwin and Davis’ deceased characters will return for Tim Burton’s 2024 sequel.

The Deetz family was first introduced in 1988 Beetlejuice Movie after the death of the Maitlands, as the family would soon move into the house that the ghosts were forced to haunt for another 125 years. At the end of BeetlejuiceIn the original movie, the Deetzes and Maitlands coexist in harmony after banning Michael Keaton’s devious “bio-exorcist,” Beetlejuice. Now, after 36 years, the The Deetz family is back for another bout against Keaton’s long-dead character; This time with new members joining the action, while others have since departed to the afterlife.

Lydia Detz (Winona Ryder)

Charles’s daughter, Delia’s stepdaughter, Astrid’s mother

The most iconic member of BeetlejuiceThe Deetz family is Lydia, played in her breakout role by Winona Ryder. Got teenager Lydia Detz brought a teen Winona Ryder to the spotlight in 1988With her performance and character quickly become a horror icon. Lydia’s story was celebrated for her unapologetic and sweetly outgoing nature, forming a close bond with the recently deceased Adam and Barbara while feeling disconnected from her own family members. After finding her surrogate parents in BeetlejuiceWinona Ryder’s return as Lydia in Beetlejuice 2 Contends with the conflict of becoming a parent himself.

In the world of Tim Burton Beetlejuice franchise, Lydia is the only daughter of Charles Deetz and his unnamed first wife. While Lydia seems to get along with her father, the 16-year-old version of her character is often at odds with her stepmother, Delia. However, over three decades after the original movie’s events, Beetlejuice 2s story proves Lydia and Delia grew a little closer in the time since. This is partly due to the fact that Lydia is now the mother of teenager Astrid, played by scream queen Jenna Ortega.

Charles Deetz (Jeffrey Jones)

Lydia’s father, Delia’s husband, Astrid’s grandfather

The patriarch of the family is Debt Charles Deetz, who is Lydia’s father and Delia’s husband. The whereabouts of Charles’ parents and whether he has any siblings are unknown in the original Beetlejuice movie, as his only referenced family members are his only child and second wife. Charles’ daughter Lydia is the only child of his first marriage, although the fate of Lydia’s mother is a mystery Beetlejuice. As such, it is unclear how long Charles was married to Delia before the events of the 1988 movie.

Jeffrey Jones’ off of Beetlejuice 2The returning cast list led to much speculation about Charles Deetz’s fate in the sequel. As it turns out, the first teaser trailer for the sequel confirmed that Jeffrey Jones’ Charles Deetz is dead in the 2024 movie. Beetlejuice 2 Explains how Charles died, which leads to three generations of Deets women gathering in Winter River: Delia (his wife), Lydia (his daughter), and Astrid (his granddaughter). Although the original Beetlejuice Movie proved that ghosts can still interact with the living after death, Jones does not immediately reprise his role alongside the other Deetzes in Beetlejuice 2.

Delia Deutz (Katherine O’Hara)

Charles’s wife, Lydia’s stepmother, Astrid’s grandmother

Another iconic member of BeetlejuiceDebt’s family is Delia, the Second wife of Charles and stepmother of Lydia. It is unknown how long Delia was a part of the Deetz family, but it seems that she solidified herself as the primary maternal figure in Lydia’s life long before the original film. However, Lydia and Delia do not have a close relationship in the 1988 movie, with Delia’s story primarily focusing on her business pursuits with her friend Otto, her desire to capitalize on the Maitlands’ ghostly entertainment potential, and promoting her art and sculptures.

Catherine O’Hara reprises her role as Delia Debts in Beetlejuice 2where she finally had a one-on-one scene with Michael Keaton’s titular character. Now serving as the matriarch of the Deetz family, Delia’s return is all the more complicated after the death of her husband, Charles. Delia is still the ultimate scene-stealer, especially when alongside her stepdaughter, Lydia, and granddaughter, Astrid.

Astrid Deetz (Jenna Ortega)

Lydia’s daughter, Charles & Delia’s granddaughter

One major new member of the Deetz family tree in Beetlejuice 2 is AstridThe teenage daughter of Lydia Detz. Astrid is played by Wednesday It stars Jenna Ortega, marking her second project with Tim Burton in the director’s chair after the hit Netflix show. Ortega now joins the franchise as the daughter of Winona Ryder’s Lydia and granddaughter of Delia and Charles.

In addition to losing her grandfather, Astrid lost her father, Richard, before the events of the sequel. Beetlejuice 2 Explains Richard’s death and how it affected Astrid and Lydia over the years. Although Lydia took a long time to process the loss, Astrid still carries the grief, and it still complicates her relationship with Lydia. Lydia and Astrid are not on the best of terms Beetlejuice 2But they learn a lot about each other while in Winter River.

Richard (Santiago Cabrera)

Lydia’s previous husband, Astrid’s father

One of the main reasons Lydia seems to resent Lydia is the fact that Lydia cannot communicate with Richard despite her ability to speak to other spirits. Although many details about Richard (including his name) were kept under wraps prior to the movie, Beetlejuice 2 Officially introduces Astrid’s father when she is in the afterlife. Richard died in Brazil from a boating accident, and his body, which was feasted on by piranhas, was never found.

In the sequel, Richard works in the immigration department of the afterlife, where he witnesses Jeremy putting his daughter in danger. He eventually becomes pivotal in her rescue attempt before reuniting with his previous wife, Lydia, allowing the family to have a nice heart-to-heart. The sequel mentions that Lydia can’t see Richard, but it also brings new mysteries about the afterlife and why Richard can’t visit his family.

Lydia’s unseen mother

Lydia’s mother, Charles’ first wife

The most important member of the family, who was not seen Beetlejuice is Lydia’s mother. The original movie never referred to Lydia’s mother or revealed what happened to her, however Beetlejuice 2 Finally reveals that Lydia’s mother is still alive. Still, it is not explained why her marriage to Charles ended before Charles ended up with Delia. If Beetlejuice 3 Happens, the movie can shed more light on Lydia’s mother and have her actually appear for the first time in the franchise.

How the other characters from Beetlejuice relate to the Deetz family

Rory and the Maitlands are like family

Although some new characters in Beetlejuice 2 have been revealed, there are other figures with connections to the Dets family. for one, Justin Theroux plays the new character Rorywho is Lydia’s boyfriend and business partner heavily involved in her hit talk show, Ghost house. Granted, Delia and Astrid aren’t big fans of Rory, and for good reasons.

Furthermore, while the Maitlands have no blood relation to the Deets, the two ghosts still maintain a close connection to the family after the original movie’s events. Adam and Barbara ultimately took the more hands-on parenting role with Lydia by BeetlejuiceFinally, even though they are not blood related, the Maitlands and Deetzes can still be considered family. When Lydia mentions Adam and Barbara in Beetlejuice 2It seems like she still considers them family even though they are no longer around.