No, Betelgeuse & Lydia Shouldn’t End Up Together In Beetlejuice 3, But The Sequel Should Copy A Franchise Twist From Over 30 Years Ago

I can’t get behind the idea that Betelgeuse and Lydia should become a couple in Beetlejuice 3, but I do support another idea for their relationship.

February 24, 2025 · 1 min · 56 words · John Walters

WithBeetlejuice 2giving the titular character some redeeming qualities, the potential romantic pairing has led to an interesting debate.

Fast-forward 36 years and Lydia was still haunted by his existence, fearing his inevitable return.

Surely, that mindset wouldn’t set the foundation for a good romantic relationship between the two.

Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz in Beetlejuice 1988 and Beetlejuice 2

Beetlejuice from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice pictured beside Beetlejuice from the animated series, holding a bug

William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence in Karate Kid and Ben Wang as Li Fong in Karate Kid: Legends

Betelgeuse and Lydia in Beetlejuice 2 with wedding ceremony in the background

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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Betelgeuse next to Lydia in bed

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