Tim Burton Teases New Animated Project After $451M Beetlejuice 2 Success!

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Tim Burton, director of “Beetlejuice,” has hinted at his next venture following the massive success of his 2024 sequel. Set 36 years after the original 1988 film, this long-awaited continuation of Burton’s cult comedy horror grossed a substantial $451.9 million worldwide, making up for its initial budget of $99 million.

Although there’s been a significant gap between the initial and sequel films in the Beetlejuice series, it appears that a third movie, Beetlejuice 3, is indeed in development. Recently, Warner Bros. Pictures CEO Michael De Luca disclosed that production on this third film was expected to start very soon.

In a recent chat with Milenio, Burton hinted that his upcoming venture will likely be an animation project. Known for movies like “The Nightmare Before Christmas”, “Corpse Bride”, and “Frankenweenie”, the filmmaker is eager to finalize the script soon and shares his enthusiasm about it. You can read more about his thoughts below.

I’m currently engaged in a task that involves animation, indeed. I anticipate having the script ready soon, at which point I will move forward with it. To be honest, I’m quite thrilled about this project.

What Tim Burton’s Comments Mean For Beetlejuice 3

The Director Seems To Have His Own Priorities

It appears that despite Warner Bros.’ claim that production on Beetlejuice 3 will start soon, Burton’s recent statements indicate he has other pressing matters at hand. Not only is he eager to delve into this new animated project, but the director is also linked to a remake of the 1958 film Attack of the Fifty-Foot Woman. However, he later seemed to play down that announcement.

Without a doubt, as an ardent admirer of Burton’s work, I eagerly anticipate his comeback to animation – a medium that kick-started his remarkable career. A staunch advocate for traditional stop-motion methods, it’s only natural to expect that his forthcoming project will steer clear from the computer-generated magic prevalent in today’s animated movies.

It’s unclear how this affects the release schedule for Beetlejuice 3, but Warner Bros. aims to keep Tim Burton focused on the upcoming film, given his other commitments. Given the long wait between the first two movies, neither the studio nor fans are eager to delay a sequel any further.

Our Take On Tim Burton’s Next Animated Movie

Don’t Expect The Nightmare Before Christmas 2

Although Burton starting a new animation might spark speculation about a possible sequel for “The Nightmare Before Christmas“, it’s not likely that this is the project he’s currently engaged with. Given his past comments that the original film was a “one-off,” the director seems uninterested in revisiting his most renowned animated creation.

As a movie lover, I can’t help but feel confident that Burton’s upcoming animation will bear his signature style of visual storytelling, much like we’ve come to expect from him. While it may not be a sequel to “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” some might have hoped for, the prospect of what this talented filmmaker is crafting is undeniably exciting.

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2025-07-04 05:37