Beetlejuice 2 Theory: The Heartwarming Reason Adam & Barbara Moved On

Everyone remembers Beetlejuice, but are you ready for Beetlejuice 2?

A Heartwarming Theory Behind the Sequel

For a while it was a question. If we were going to see Adam and Barbara Maitland. Fans were thinking this iconic duo (played by Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis, respectively) were sure to be in this exciting sequel, and it really was one of those special characters that many movie watchers wanted back on-screen.

It wasn't so much a lack of excitement. This turned into a situation where the movie creators would explain to fans that this was an entirely different kind of story for everyone to experience and a great, fun change.

Instead of bringing these amazing characters back. "Beetlejuice 2 brought back a fan favorite- Delia Deetz (played by Winona Ryder.) Fans will also see another character they might already know. It's the awesome Lydia Deetz!

You may remember this character's first appearance! The original movie features Lydia Deetz (who plays Lydia in Beetlejuice 2) as a teen, while now she is a fully grown adult.

As for her storyline "Beetlejuice 2". Lydia gets pulled back into the home after her dad passes.

If you want to know about what the Maitlands are up to you'll have to learn some important lore. These two iconic figures got "to move on" in Beetlejuice 2 because they discovered a "loophole!" That loophole is what has fans talking.

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A Loophole Tied To Lydia

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This whole series about the after-life is fascinating!

Time in Beetlejuice has its unique set of rules! There was a rule that the Maitlands would be stuck in their old house, but time would move at a very different speed in the Netherworld.

For the most hardcore Beetlejuice fans. You might be saying "hey what's the big deal." The reason that these Ghost couples would be around was that their home, they could no longer "move on." because the movie didn't specify exactly how that all worked.

That may be a mystery, but there is a big idea! The fans from Reddit came up with this really cool explanation: what would make Adam and Barbara feel as if they could move on in their after-life was if Lydia continued growing up and lived a full and satisfying life.

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A Heart-Wrenching Story in The Beginning

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You may not know what happened when Lydia met these Ghost characters!

Lydia had so many struggles!
At one point she felt as if she'd be happier being dead.

Her family was kind of like this offbeat, strange family! The movie focuses on showing how these two great, caring spirits who didn't get to become parents to their own children had such a huge bond with her and got to give this girl, Lydia Deetz the love she never really got!

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An Inspiring Story With Purpose

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Beetlejuice fans are also going to love this as well!

That the Maitlands didn't want to go back to their home! They decided that they were ready to watch over Lydia Deetz, their favorite family, that never knew about the struggles.
It looks like they truly took on the responsibility as her guardians, which is one of those heartwarming moments.
The relationship between Lydia, and the Maitlands really flourished and turned out to be pretty inspiring.

It wasn't just "Beetlejuice and "Beetlejuice 2". They shared something incredible and special. Fans get to see an interesting, loving moment where they worked together.

You can really tell that the two of them really formed a connection!

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Lydia's Path:

Lydia (Winona Ryder) and Astrid (Jenna Ortega) staring at Delia in shock in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Image

Fans get to learn that the Maitlands found so much purpose! As it looks, they helped Lydia get to a better point in her life and when it comes to these ghost-like figures who found an awesome purpose they may have had a great time with that.

It appears the Beetlejuice movies all have one really cool common factor - it highlights family and its dynamics! The latest iteration brings in a lot about how Lydia and Astrid have a really special bond and is made better when we take a step back into this whole story! You see that even the most complicated family members, in their lives, really learn to support each other.

The story may go on. And while it is a fun, silly adventure in this wacky, memorable series!

The whole point is, that Adam and Barbara found something truly meaningful.

The most interesting element to me. The movie may never explain that. but Lydia, growing up in this strange family was really one of the best moments in their life. They may never have seen this happen as their lives had this weird twist in their world.

The show continues to prove its a creative series that's as much fun, inspiring and unique.