“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” is a fascinating blend of the macabre and the fantastic, presented through Tim Burton‘s distinctive visual style, which now shines once again on Netflix after 9 years since its release.
The story follows Jacob, who discovers clues to a mystery that spans through time and finds Miss Peregrine’s home for peculiar children. But the danger intensifies when he meets the residents and learns about their special powers.
The dark fantasy thriller is recognized for its captivating visual aesthetic today and especially for the large number of stars who were part of the cast, such as Eva Green, Asa Butterfield, Samuel L. Jackson and Ella Purnell, among others.
Why didn’t the Tim Burton-directed film get a sequel?
Although the film was visually striking and had a unique premise, it did not perform as expected at the box office, grossing around $296 million worldwide against a budget of approximately $110 million.
This is why “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” did not receive a sequel. Many fans were truly excited about the cinematic adaptation, as the fantastical story was finally making its way to theaters.
Additionally, the drama received mixed reviews, with a 60% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The lack of strong critical recognition often influences a studio’s decision to continue. Also, the fantasy genre faces a lot of competition.
Despite not achieving a film franchise, the movie holds a special place among fans of the genre and of Tim Burton (Wednesday and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice), thanks to its peculiar world and unique characters.
Ransom Riggs‘ novel also remains popular and the combination of old photographs with the fantastical narrative has been seen as an innovative approach within the young adult fantasy genre.