Wait, Is Jenna Ortega's Character Dead In Beetlejuice 2?

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Summary Beetlejuice 2 trailer hints at Astrid's possible death, adding intrigue to her character's fate in the movie.

Astrid uncovers secrets about Beetlejuice's past, but the trailer suggests she may be in the afterlife.

Jenna Ortega portrays a mysterious and potentially deceased character in the highly anticipated sequel.

Beetlejuice 2 officially dropped its full trailer, but the footage seems to imply that Jenna Ortega's new character, Astrid, could be dead for a portion of the movie. Ortega is one of the newcomers in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice's cast, where she will portray the teenage daughter of Winona Ryder's Lydia Deetz.

After Warner Bros. released a Beetlejuice 2 teaser featuring the first look at Michael Keaton's return as Beetlejuice after 36 years, the full trailer gives more insight into the bio-exorcist's big comeback. While Astrid finally learns of Beetlejuice and his past with the Deetz family, it seems like her fate in Tim Burton's sequel could include a major twist.

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Jenna Ortega's Astrid Looks Dead In Beetlejuice 2's Full Trailer

For much of the Beetlejuice 2 trailer, Astrid discusses the death of Charles Deetz and discovers more details regarding Beetlejuice. However, in the second half of the footage, she's shown in the afterlife. More importantly, Ortega's Beetlejuice 2 character's appearance seems to suggest that she's dead based on her appearance. The quick look at Lydia and Astrid running from the sandworm supports this notion.