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Nightmare Before Christmas 2 Rumors Addressed By Jack Skellington Actor
Tim Burton remains firm thatThe Nightmare Before Christmasneeds no follow-up. The classic Halloween adventure was first released on October 29th, 1993 and remains a cult classic today.Nightmare Before Christmasearned rave reviewsand excelled at the box office. Yet, despite its runaway success and the subsequent merchandising explosion, the movie has never received a sequel. After Burton found renewed acclaim through Netflix’sWednesdayandBeetlejuice Beetlejuice(2024), a potential revival was certainly a possibility.
Despite those recent successes, producer, creator, and writerTim Burton does not intend to see a sequel. In an interview withIndieWire, Burton explained that he never envisioned any continuation of the hit franchise. While he was willing to produce a sequel toBeetlejuice(1988), this movie, in particular, needed to stand alone. Check out his explanation below:
There are certain films I don’t want to make a sequel to. I didn’t want to make a sequel to that [Edward Scissorhands] because it felt like a one-off thing. I didn’t want to have a sequel for ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ because it alsofelt like a one-off thing. Certain things are best left on their own and that for me is one of them.
What Tim Burton’s Decision Means For Nightmare Before Christmas
The Sequel Is Likely Never Coming
Burton’s decision to forego pursuing a sequel means that it is unlikely to come.It was Burton who first envisioned the film, and he also served as a writer and producer. Moving forward without his consent would be entering murky legal territory, as Disney likely do not have the sole rights to the movie. It was a collaboration between Disney’s Touchstone Pictures and Henry Selick’s and Tim Burton’s Skellington Productions. Attempting to developThe Nightmare Before Christmas 2without Burton’s consent is likely impossible.
Burton likely would have directed the movie, if not for his obligations toBatman Returns(1992).
More importantly, entering development would mean offending Burton. The creator has become a massive box office draw, having earned $451 million forBeetlejuice Beetlejuiceon a $100 million budget.Offending Burton is hardly a bright decisionwhen having him attached to movies is far more productive. Without his involvement, the movie could also fail to earn respect from the wider audience. Part of its draw was having such a respected creator’s name attached, which a sequel would not have.
Our Take On Burton Refusing Nightmare Before Christmas 2
He Is Making The Right Decision
Even setting aside Burton’s wish, the decision to keep Jack Skellington shelved is a smart one.The Nightmare Before Christmaswas a runaway success, earning over $100 million on an $18 million budget. It was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. With critical and audience acclaim, it ensured a lasting legacy that made it a staple for the holiday season. Following up with an unplanned and unnecessary story would simply be an unwise decision. It could even potentially hurt the original, if the story fails to connect with audiences. There should never be a sequel.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Cast
Henry Selick directs The Nightmare Before Christmas, a stop-motion fairytale from the mind of Tim Burton. Jack Skellington is the king of Halloween and one of Halloweentown’s most beloved citizens, but he longs for something more. When he stumbles across a magical door that leads him to discover Christmas, he makes it his mission to replace Santa Claus and bring festive cheer to his perpetually spooky hamlet.
