After more than three decades since the original film left its mark on cinematic history, 20th Century Studios has revealed the first look at the long-awaited and haunting sequel: Edward Scissorhands 2: Garden in Hell, starring Johnny Depp reprising his iconic role, alongside Kate Beckinsale in a mysterious new lead.
Scroll down to the bottom of the article to see the Trailer
Directed by Guillermo del Toro, this spiritual sequel continues Edward’s tragic journey in a world that has forgotten wonder—and replaced it with fear.
Plot Overview
Set many years after the events of the original 1990 film, Garden in Hell finds Edward living in self-imposed exile, hidden deep within a decaying botanical sanctuary. Once a symbol of misunderstood beauty, he is now seen by society as a relic of the past—until he is discovered by Lilith Vale (Kate Beckinsale), a botanist who is fascinated by the forbidden garden she believes holds the secret to eternal life.
But her arrival stirs the roots of something ancient that lives beneath the soil—something Edward’s scissorhands may have helped plant long ago.
Trailer Highlights (Coming Soon):
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A snowy time-lapse of a once-lush garden transforming into black vines.
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Depp’s Edward stepping from the shadows, his silhouette framed by twisting trees.
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Kate Beckinsale brushing snow off a statue of Edward’s first sculpture.
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A whispered line from Edward: “I gave life… and now I must bury it.”
Tone and Style
Garden in Hell is described as a dark fantasy gothic romance, blending the melancholy of Tim Burton’s original vision with Guillermo del Toro’s lush, shadowy visual language. Practical sets, elaborate costumes, and delicate use of stop-motion effects are said to bring a handmade, eerie quality to the film.
Danny Elfman returns to compose the score, promising a haunting evolution of the original’s famous theme.
Cast and Crew
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Johnny Depp as Edward Scissorhands
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Kate Beckinsale as Lilith Vale
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Directed by: Guillermo del Toro
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Music by: Danny Elfman
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Produced by: 20th Century Studios, in association with Searchlight Pictures
Release Date
Edward Scissorhands 2: Garden in Hell is scheduled for a theatrical release on December 5, 2025, and will stream on Hulu shortly after.
As Guillermo del Toro said at a preview screening: “Edward was never finished. His story just needed time to grow.”
