Beetlejuice 2 provides some insight into the fate of Adam and Barbara Maitland, but Jeremy's dark story may hint at when the dead couple officially left Winter River for good. With the confirmation that Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis would not return as characters in Beetlejuice 2One of the big questions leading up to Tim Burton's sequel was how the sequel would explain his absence. The film eventually explains what happened to Adam and Barbara, explaining that they encountered a “loophole“which allowed them”go ahead“in the afterlife.
Lydia mentions the loophole that explains how the Maitland couple managed to get around the 125-year rule that exists in Beetle juice'rules of life after death. That said, there are still several mysteries surrounding what this rift was and what they did with the time left in Winter River after encountering the Deetz family and Betelgeuse. Interestingly, Jeremy's story in Beetlejuice 2 could provide some clues as to when Adam and Barbara found the breach.
Beetlejuice 2 Proves Lydia Didn't Know About Jeremy and His Family
Jane Butterfield tells Lydia about the “Murder House” in Beetlejuice 2
One of the biggest twists Beetlejuice 2 it's the truth surrounding Jeremy and the fact that he's actually dead. Jeremy reveals himself as a spirit to Astrid on Halloween night before manipulating her into going to the afterlife. That same night, Lydia discovers the harsh truth about the Frazier family. When talking to Jane Butterfield, Lydia mentions that she left Astrid in town before Jane questions whether she meant the “murder house”. The real estate agent then shares this Jeremy killed his parents over 20 years ago and died after falling from his tree house when police caught up with him.
Lydia's reaction to hearing about the Frazier family shows that she had no idea about the Winter River tragedy, but it's certainly no secret. Jane reveals that the Frazier house prevented it from having a perfect sales record, meaning potential buyers avoided the house due to the murders. from Jeremiah Beetlejuice 2 The twist is also cleverly hidden when Lydia sees him on Halloween, considering she can see ghosts with her”strange and unusual“presents. Although Jeremy knows who Lydia is, the character hasn't kept up to date with what's going on in Winter River.
Beetlejuice 2 Suggests Adam and Barbara “Moved On” Before Jeremy's Murders
The sequel implies that the Maitlands found their loophole over 20 years ago
Based on Beetlejuice 2In the timeline, the sequel takes place in the present day, 36 years after Tim Burton's original film. The sequel reveals that Frazier's deaths occurred 23 years before the events of Beetlejuice 2suggesting that Lydia has not visited the city in over two decades. If that's the case, it is very likely that they are Adam and Barbara Maitland”moved on“after they find their afterlife”loophole“before Jeremy killed his parents. If Adam and Barbara had been around, Lydia would certainly have stayed in Winter River or at least made frequent visits.
…with Adam and Barbara gone, Lydia probably had no desire to return, especially if she was so worried about Betelgeuse's possible return.
With the “murder house” being a complete surprise to Lydia, Beetlejuice 2 implies that she is completely out of the loop about anything connected to Winter River. Charles kept the house, but with Adam and Barbara gone, Lydia probably had no desire to return, especially if she was so worried about Betelgeuse's possible return. That leaves a 13-year gap between Lydia's encounter with the Maitlands in 1988 and Frazier's death in 2001. when the breach was found.
What happened to Lydia Deetz after she left Winter River
Beetlejuice 2 gives some insight into Lydia's life after the original film
There are several notable events that happened between Beetle juice and Beetlejuice 2especially when it comes to Lydia's life. After meeting and falling in love with Richard, the pair had their only daughter, Astrid. Although Lydia and Richard divorced, he remained an essential aspect of Astrid's life until her death in the Amazon. Lydia eventually went on a retreat to help with her grief, where she met Rory, changing her career trajectory. Despite being more of a loner type in the original film Lydia ends up becoming a celebrity and host of a paranormal talk show called Ghost House.
Not only did Lydia become famous (with Rory's help) before the events of Beetlejuice 2but she also moved to New York City. Interestingly, Delia is also back in the city, as her art gallery is in New York. Based on what is known about Lydia's life after the original film, it appears that she returned to New York before starting a family. ONE Beetlejuice 2 the theory hints at why Adam and Barbara moved on, suggesting that their time with Lydia fulfilled their duties in the afterlife. However, at some point between 1988 and 2001, Lydia also decided to leave Winter River in his absence.