Tim Burton Film Festival: “A Week of Woe” at the Egyptian Theatre

As the premiere of “Wednesday” season 2 part 2 approaches, the Egyptian Theatre is announcing a weeklong event of screenings to celebrate the director and executive producer, legendary filmmaker and artist, Tim Burton

To celebrate the launch of “Wednesday” season 2, part 2 on Netflix, the Egyptian Theatre is announcing “Tim Burton: A Week of Woe.” The weeklong event will celebrate the boundless creativity and distinctive style of iconic “Wednesday” director and executive producer, Tim Burton. 

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The originality in Burton’s visual style was immediately apparent from his days as a CalArts student specializing in animation. His talents brought him success as a multi-disciplinary artist skilled in painting, photography and drawing. Burton’s contributions to the world of cinema made him a renowned filmmaker. His ability to find beauty and humor in the macabre, absurd and frightening has led to the creation of adored classics that span genres, including romance, horror, musical and comedy. His most recent work, “Wednesday,” has become a global hit.

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Following its premiere in 2022, “Wednesday,” created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, quickly became a record-breaking worldwide phenomenon, claiming the #1 spot on Netflix’s list of most popular English shows of all time, and spending 20 weeks on the Global Top 10. Based on characters created by Charles Addams, and reimagined for a new generation with creative visionary Tim Burton, the show captivated fans with its witty, offbeat tone. The gothic charm of Wednesday Addams, played by Jenna Ortega, brought the show to life. 

After the release of season 1, “Wednesday” drew a massive fan base, causing Ortega’s Instagram following to skyrocket from 9M to 37M. The show has since shaped pop culture trends, prompting a gothic fashion revival, and causing the makeup used in the show to sell out. The Cramps’ “Goo Goo Muck” saw a 5,000% spike in streams four decades after its release, while Lady Gaga’s “Bloody Mary” jumped 1,800% on Spotify after millions of TikTok users re-created the viral dance scene. This prompted Gaga to guest star on the show in season 2, which was announced during her performance at Netflix Tudum 2025. 

“Wednesday” has earned worldwide critical acclaim, with 50 award nominations and 17 wins, including Emmys®, Golden Globes and SAG Awards. As the franchise grows, it extends beyond the screen with immersive experiences at Netflix House and creative brand partnerships, including Wendy’s US, McDonald’s France, Burger King Spain, Nubank LATAM and Cheetos US and Latin America. 

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“Tim Burton: A Week of Woe” begins on Labor Day (September 1st), with four family-friendly Burton classics. “Frankenweenie,” Burton’s animated ode to our beloved pets, kicks off the day, followed by Burton’s unique spin on two literary classics: “Alice in Wonderland” and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” The night concludes with Burton’s first feature film, “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure.”

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Later in the week, enjoy some of Burton’s most cherished, sinister tales for adult audiences, including the Oscar-winning “Ed Wood,” the bizarrely beautiful love stories of “Edward Scissorhands” and “Big Fish” and the gruesome horrors of “Sleepy Hollow” and “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” The event also features a 35mm presentation of “Mars Attacks!”

The lineup is as follows:

Monday, Sept. 1st (Labor Day)

• 12:30 p.m. Frankenweenie
• 3:00 p.m. Alice in Wonderland (2010)
• 5:45 p.m. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
• 8:30 p.m. Pee Wee’s Big Adventure

Tuesday, Sept. 2nd

• 1:00 p.m. Edward Scissorhands
• 4:00 p.m. Sleepy Hollow
• 7:15 p.m. Edward Scissorhands
• 9:45 p.m. Sleepy Hollow

Wednesday, Sept. 3rd

• 4:00 p.m. Ed Wood
• 7:15 p.m. Mars Attacks! [35mm]
• 9:50 p.m. Ed Wood

Thursday, Sept. 4th

• 1:00 p.m. Sweeney Todd
• 4:00 p.m. Big Fish
• 7:00 p.m. Sweeney Todd
• 9:45 p.m. Big Fish

Tickets are now on sale for “Tim Burton: A Week of Woe.” To purchase, click here.
Season 2, part 1 of “Wednesday” premiered August 6th. Part 2 premieres Wednesday, September 3rd. Watch the trailer here.