A Nightmare Before Christmas Sequel Is Unlikely, Says Danny Elfman
Danny Elfman, the composer of 1993's The Nightmare Before Christmas, says a sequel isn’t likely as Tim Burton believes the story feels complete. The stop-motion animated musical is a cult classic known for its spooky, lovable characters and unforgettable original songs. Contrary to popular belief, the film was not written or directed by Tim Burton. While the movie is based on his original concept, he passed the directing baton to Henry Selick, as Burton was too busy directing Batman Returnsto be involved on a day-to-day basis. Though it’s been nearly 30 years since the film’s release, its iconic songs like “This is Halloween,” “What’s This?” and “Kidnap The Sandy Claws” remain beloved creepy anthems.
Over the years, rumors have circulated about a potential sequel, but none have ever actually been produced. In 2001, Disney considered putting out a follow-up that used digital animation instead of stop-motion animation, but Burton strongly opposed the idea. He felt that revisiting his story just for the sake of making more money would cheapen it. A few unofficial expansions of the universe have popped up here and there over the years, including a video game spinoff released by Capcom in 2004. The closest thing to an actual sequel is a novel told from the perspective of Sally Skellington titled Long Live the PumpkinQueen, set to be released this July.
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Now, it seems any remaining rumors of an on-screen sequel have been put to bed by Elfman, who tells ComicBookthat The Nightmare Before Christmas 2 isn’t happening. He knows how protective Burton is over his story and thinks that the filmmaker won't be compelled to make a sequel just for the sake of
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