Disney has officially announced The Nightmare Before Christmas‘ next release, and it’s a BIG one. The franchise’s next chapter will star Sally and arrive just in time for Halloween, giving fans a spooky new release to look forward to this year.
Just today, Dynamite Entertainment confirmed that it is continuing its storied partnership with Disney by bringing to life the next chapter in Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas’ ever-expanding bibliography. Those who have been keeping up with the franchise will recall that Dynamite has already released several expansions of this beloved universe, with last year seeing the release of the graphic novel adaptation of the Long Live the Pumpkin Queen novel, followed by January’s launch of The Shiver of Christmas Town comic series.
Now, the franchise is set to continue with a brand-new sequel to the graphic novel adaptation of Long Live the Pumpkin Queen with Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Hour of the Pumpkin Queen. Scheduled for release on September 9, 2026, this 240-page sequel will continue exploring the beloved world of Disney and Tim Burton, with the story centering on fan-favorite character Sally.
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Main Cover for Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Hour of the Pumpkin Queen
Inspired by Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas and the bestselling novel by Megan Shepherd, Dynamite Entertainment’s The Hour of the Pumpkin Queen will be brought to life by the creative team of writer Amanda Deibert and artist Alessio Petillo. The graphic novel will be available in hardcover for $23.99 and trade paperback for $16.99. Rated for all ages, it will be the perfect read for the entire family.
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As for where The Hour of the Pumpkin Queen falls within the broader continuity of The Nightmare Before Christmas universe, this Sally-starring story takes place one year after her marriage to Jack Skellington and follows her as she continues adapting to her new role as the Pumpkin Queen. Fans can find the full official synopsis below:
Sally has taken to her role as queen with boundless determination. However, balancing being a queen of Halloween Town with the expectations of others has brought about just as much uncertainty to her life, as she attempts to bring cooperation and peace to the citizens of all the holiday lands. She’s been stretched thin by her many duties, and unsure what lies in her future.
While visiting her parents in Dream Town, Sally sees something special in a patchwork girl named Luna Slumberly, and decides to take on the young girl as an apprentice. The inaugural Halloween Town exhibition was meant to be the moment for Luna to demonstrate what she’d learned about spells, but things go awry as Sally and Luna are both flung into a new realm called Time Town.
Now Sally and Luna must find a way back, but nothing about their attempt to return home proves simple, as Halloween Town has been thrust back in time. Sally wants nothing more than to get home to Jack, and thus the pair embarks on a realms-wide adventure – encountering new lands, friends, and foes along the way. Time is running out, however, and Sally will have to figure out what future she wants, and what she’s willing to sacrifice to get it.
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Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Hour of the Pumpkin Queen from Dynamite Entertainment will be available to read on September 9, 2026!