Tim Burton Addresses Possibility of an 'Edward Scissorhands' Sequel

The renowned director Tim Burton, who is well-known for his gothic style, is not one to return to his work often with follow-ups. But when he does, they frequently have a lot of success, like with ‘Beetlejuice’, which became a financial and critical success. For a long time, fans have wondered if Burton would consider making sequels to other classic movies, such ‘Edward Scissorhands’. He recently discussed the possibility of going back to some of his favorite ventures.

Burton revealed that some movies, such as ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ and ‘Edward Scissorhands’, were intended to stand alone as narratives. He stated that he would like these pieces remain unaltered since he believes their uniqueness is what makes them so appealing. Burton did express interest in working with Johnny Depp once more, despite his hesitancy to develop a sequel for these classics, underscoring their fruitful creative collaboration.

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One of Burton's best-known films is the 1990 gothic romance ‘Edward Scissorhands’, which starred Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder. The film received a 91% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 90% Certified Fresh score from critics. It made over $86 million worldwide and received a number of high-profile accolades, including Golden Globe and Grammy awards and an Academy Award nomination for Best Makeup.

With well-known movies including ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’, ‘Batman’ (1989), ‘Alice in Wonderland’, and ‘Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children’, Burton has had an impressive career spanning decades. In addition to feature films, he has dabbled with television, most notably with ‘Wednesday’ on OTT. With over 1.7 billion viewing hours and 252 million views, this contemporary adaptation of ‘The Addams Family’ became an international sensation. Burton's reputation as a visionary storyteller was further cemented when the show's enormous success led to the approval of a second season, which is scheduled for release in 2025.

–Farheen Ali