Tim Burton’s Next Film Revealed & It’s Not What Anyone Expected

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Tim Burton had a rocky decade in the 2010s, but things turned around last year with the successful release of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. The film was well-received by critics (earning a 75% score on Rotten Tomatoes) and became Burton’s biggest box office hit in years, bringing in $451.9 million globally. This success has led to several new opportunities for the director. A third Beetlejuice movie is planned, along with a remake of Attack of the 50-Foot Woman starring Margot Robbie. Burton also hopes to make another animated film, but fans might get a surprise project before that happens.

Rapper A$AP Rocky shared the album cover for his new release, Don’t Be Dumb, on Instagram. The artwork was created by Burton, and Rocky also hinted at a movie connected to the album, thanking Burton for his contribution to the film. You can see A$AP Rocky’s post below.

Auteur-Directed Music Films Are the New Hollywood Trend

Tim Burton’s surprising new project with A$AP Rocky follows the recent news that James Cameron is directing a 3D concert film featuring Billie Eilish, set to release in March 2026. This trend of well-known musicians partnering with acclaimed film directors highlights a push to showcase music through visually stunning experiences. Burton, with his decades of filmmaking experience, is known for a unique and instantly recognizable style, making him an appealing collaborator for artists like A$AP Rocky.

Details about the upcoming film are currently being kept secret, and a release date hasn’t been announced yet. With the album Don’t Be Dumb scheduled to come out in January, the movie might be released around the same time. Director Tim Burton is known for both live-action and animated films – he’s created amazing work in both styles, like the animated Frankenweenie. He also successfully directed the musical Sweeney Todd, which suggests he could bring A$AP Rocky’s music to life on screen in a fantastic way. One idea is that the film could be an animated project based on the unique character designs from the album cover, and featuring Rocky’s songs.

A$AP Rocky is ending a successful year in film with a surprising new project directed by Burton. Already known as a musician with three Grammy nominations, Rocky has quickly made a name for himself in movies. This year, he impressed audiences as Yung Felon in Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest, acting alongside Denzel Washington, and appeared in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, a film receiving Oscar attention for Rose Byrne’s performance. Rocky isn’t just entering the film world; he’s actively seeking out collaborations with distinctive filmmakers, contributing to projects that are truly making a mark.

Tim Burton’s recent film, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, proved he can still create engaging movies, and fans hope his upcoming project with A$AP Rocky, Don’t Be Dumb, will keep that momentum going. Burton built a dedicated following early in his career with imaginative films like Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, Edward Scissorhands, and his Batman movies. If Don’t Be Dumb is successful, it will strengthen the idea that Burton is back on top after a period of less prominent work, and allow him to pursue other projects he has planned.

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2025-12-19 23:10