The scissors are back—and so is the sorrow. The first teaser trailer for Edward Scissorhands (2025) has just been released, with Timothée Chalamet stepping into the legendary role made famous by Johnny Depp in Tim Burton’s 1990 gothic fairytale.

A reimagining rather than a remake, this version—directed by Luca Guadagnino (Call Me by Your Name, Bones and All)—offers a more intimate, melancholic take on the misunderstood creation with blades for hands. Set in a decaying, hyper-stylized suburbia, the film explores isolation, inherited trauma, and finding beauty in brokenness.

The teaser begins with Chalamet’s Edward standing motionless in a snowy garden, framed in silhouette. A soft piano version of “Ice Dance” by Danny Elfman plays as a young girl narrates: “He came from the mansion on the hill… with hands not made for holding, but for hurting.”

Key shots from the trailer include:

• Edward delicately trimming a tree into the shape of a heart

• A tense encounter at a town hall where locals debate whether he’s a danger

• Glimpses of Florence Pugh as Kim, a rebellious photographer who sees beyond his blades

• The iconic image of snow falling—revealed to be from Edward’s ice sculptures, again

The color palette is rich with icy blues and warm pastels, capturing the same magical melancholy as Burton’s original, but with Guadagnino’s signature emotional depth.

Fans online are calling Chalamet’s portrayal “hauntingly perfect,” and the teaser has reignited nostalgia with hashtags like #EdwardScissorhands2025, #ChalametEdward, and #BeautyInSadness.

The film is set for release on October 31, 2025, just in time for Halloween—promising a beautiful blend of gothic romance and social commentary for a new generation.

He wasn’t built to feel. But he never stopped dreaming. ✂️🖤