Hollywood, May 13, 2025 – Fans of the macabre rejoice: Tim Burton and Johnny Depp have returned to the world of gothic fantasy with the release of the official trailer for “Corpse Bride (2025)”, a bold reimagining of the beloved 2005 stop-motion classic.
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Unveiled today by Warner Bros. Pictures, the new trailer teases a hauntingly beautiful journey into the Land of the Dead, combining Burton’s signature eerie visuals with a deeper, more emotional storyline and a surprising modern twist.
Johnny Depp reprises his role as Victor Van Dort, but this time as an older, more troubled version of the character, drawn once again into the underworld when his past comes back—literally—to haunt him. The trailer reveals stunning animation, blending practical puppetry with next-gen CGI enhancements, giving the film a richer texture without losing its handmade charm.
Helena Bonham Carter also returns as the Corpse Bride, but fans are in for a shock: her character seems to be holding a devastating secret that could change everything Victor believed about their past. The teaser hints at a heartbreaking reunion, with echoes of lost love, unresolved guilt, and second chances between worlds.
In an unexpected twist, the trailer introduces a new character: Eloise, a mysterious young woman from the Land of the Living voiced by rising star Florence Pugh. Her arrival sparks a chain of events that threatens to collapse the fragile balance between the two realms.
Tim Burton, in a brief statement accompanying the trailer, said:
“This story isn’t just about death or ghosts—it’s about unfinished feelings, regret, and the beauty that can still bloom from decay.”
Social media exploded within minutes of the trailer’s release. Fans praised the emotional weight of the visuals and Johnny Depp’s voice acting, which one commenter called “a performance that already sounds Oscar-worthy.”
“Corpse Bride (2025)” is scheduled to premiere in theaters globally this Halloween, with a limited IMAX release and a simultaneous streaming debut on HBO Max.
Whether you’re a fan of the original or new to the underworld romance, this trailer promises a poetic, bone-chilling journey into love, loss, and what lingers after.