You don’t have to utter his name thrice— the official teaser trailer for *Beetlejuice Beetlejuice* made its grand debut on Thursday, March 21. The 60-second preview offers a tantalizing look at both familiar faces and new characters. Among them is Jenna Ortega of *Wednesday* fame, stepping into the shoes of Astrid, Lydia Deetz’s daughter—a role originally brought to life by Winona Ryder, who is also making a comeback. Catherine O’Hara returns as Delia Deetz, marking a reunion of three Deetz generations—Delia, Lydia, and Astrid—at a funeral that sets the stage for the trailer.
The storyline picks up with Lydia, still haunted by Beetlejuice, finding her life upended by her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid. The discovery of a mysterious model town in the attic and the accidental opening of a portal to the Afterlife herald the return of Michael Keaton’s Beetlejuice, following Lydia’s uncovering of the model. As trouble brews in both the living world and the realm beyond, it’s only a matter of time before Beetlejuice’s name is invoked thrice, summoning the mischievous demon back to unleash chaos in his unique style.
Accompanying the trailer is a haunting, slowed-down version of Harry Belafonte’s “Day-O,” a nod to the iconic scene from the original 1988 movie. In that memorable moment, a ghostly couple, portrayed by Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin, uses their supernatural powers to make a family perform the classic song.
Jenna Ortega shared with *Vanity Fair* the significance of the dynamic between Lydia and her character, Astrid, in the sequel. She highlighted the complexity and importance of their relationship, emphasizing the process of reconnecting and piecing together Lydia’s life events. This aspect is particularly appealing to fans eager to see Lydia’s return.
*Beetlejuice Beetlejuice* is set to hit theaters on September 6. Dive into the eerie and captivating world once again by watching the teaser trailer below.