The director clarifies his position on the continuation of some of his most iconic works and the need to continue in those universes

Tim Burton, one of the most influential directors of Gothic cinema, has been clear: some of his films are simply not destined to have a sequel. This is the case of Edward Scissorhandsthe 90s classic starring Johnny Deppas stated in a recent interview with IndieWire.

The director and his philosophy of sequels

Burton explained that he believes it some films have a single purpose and should not go beyond their original story. In his own words:

“There are some films I don’t want to make a sequel to. Edward Scissorhands It’s one of them because I felt it was something unique. I also didn’t want to continue Nightmare before Christmas for the same reason. “Some things are better left alone.”

This statement is not surprising if you look at the director’s career. Although he has ventured into sequels in projects such as BitelchusBurton is usually very selective about continuing his work.

A return to the Edward Scissorhands universe?

Published in 1990, Edward Scissorhands It’s a unique blend of gothic romance and modern fairy tale. The film, protagonist Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder, have become a cultural touchstone. With a score of 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and a global box office of 86 million dollars, which marked a before and after in the career of Burton and his creative team.

Furthermore, the film received important awards, such as a Oscar nomination for best make-up, a Golden Globe for Depp as best actor and a Grammy nomination for its iconic soundtrack. Despite the film’s enduring success, Burton insists on this point a sequel isn’t something he’s interested in. However, He has shown interest in working with Johnny Depp again, with whom he has collaborated on several occasions.

Tim Burton’s impact on film and television

Tim Burton doesn’t need sequels to stay relevant. Since his debut in the 1970s, the director has revolutionized cinema with his gothic style and unique narratives.. Titles like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Batman (1989) e Alice in Wonderland (2010) have consolidated their reputation as a master of cinema of great visual impact.

More recently, Burton also made his mark on television with the series Wednesday the Netflixa reinterpretation of the Addams Family. This project, protagonist Jenna Ortega has become a global phenomenon with over 1.7 billion hours viewedwhich has secured a second season scheduled for 2025.

Why not continue with Edward Scissorhands?

Burton himself defines it as a job closeda “unique story”. The story of Eduardo, the man with scissors instead of hands, is a metaphor about acceptance and individuality which touched the hearts of millions of people.

The film is not only remembered for its narrative, but also for its visual design, soundtrack composed by Danny Elfman and the emotional performances of its cast. Trying to replicate this magic in a sequel might backfire.something the director clearly prefers to avoid.

The relationship between Burton and Depp

The collaboration between Tim Burton and Johnny Depp is one of the most iconic in Hollywood. With films like The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Yes Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Streetboth have proven to be a powerful creative duo.

Although Burton has no plans to resume Edward Scissorhandshis interest in working with Depp could open doors for future projects explore new stories. More than three decades after its premiere, Edward Scissorhands it remains one of Burton’s most beloved films. Its cultural impact, combined with his timeless message about empathy and acceptanceensures that Eduardo’s story will remain in the hearts of the fanseven without a direct continuation.

With this position, Burton reaffirms its commitment artistic quality above commercial trendskeeping the essence of his most beloved works intact.