As Disney celebrates its 100th birthday in 2023, one of its most popular seasonal animations is celebrating an anniversary of its own. Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas has turned 30, and fans won’t be surprised to learn that the movie’s happy to jump onto both celebrations with a Santa sack of merchandise. The tale of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town who discovers and takes over Christmas, seems to get more popular every year.
Created and produced by Tim Burton, directed by Henry Selick, and scored by Danny Elfman, the stop-motion animated musical has built up a dedicated fan base over three decades. With its stunning imagery and iconic songs, The Nightmare Before Christmas perfectly taps into Halloween chills and festive cheer. As a 2-4-1 holiday movie, it’s no surprise that fans can enjoy an ever-growing collection of toys and gifts.
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Display card main info widgetLimited Edition Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas 30th Anniversary
$16 $20 Save $4Display card main info widget endThe perfect pin for fans to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the classic Halloween-Christmas film. Limited to 5,000 pieces, its enameled cloisonné design captures Jack, Sally, and the Mayor of Halloween Town against a yellow moon with the legend, ''30 years of nightmares'.
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Display card main info widgetThe Nightmare Before Christmas Sleep Set for Adults
$45 $65 Save $20Display card main info widget endAdult fans can look forward to a good night’s sleep with this two-piece set. Boasting gold and silver sketches of characters from the film, the soft jersey knit will encourage the best nightmares.
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Display card main info widgetThe Nightmare Before Christmas Light-Up Countdown Clock Calendar
$49 $70 Save $21Display card main info widget endThere aren’t many The Nightmare Before Christmas collectibles that capture the magic of the film across Christmas and Halloween. This stunningly detailed, light-up clock lets fans set a countdown after their October and December movie viewings.
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Display card main info widgetHallmark Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Christmas Ornament
$9 $10 Save $1Display card main info widget endFans can bring the nightmare to their Christmas tree with this 4-inch Hallmark ornament. The festive trinket features ghoulish sweethearts Jack Skellington and Sally holding hands over a tombstone.
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Display card main info widgetZero with Candy Cane Pop! Boxed Tee
Display card main info widget endThis Funko box includes a tee with an unmistakable Pop! Style illustration of Jack Skellington’s trusted companion, Zero. The phantom pooch is pictured chewing on a candy cane, making it a Halloween and Christmas t-shirt with a difference.
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Display card main info widgetLoungefly The Nightmare Before Christmas Light-Up Pumpkin Head Mini-Backpack
Display card main info widget endThis dazzling light-up backpack is an excellent way for fans to show their love for the movie when they are out and about. Funko’s Loungefly backpacks are always stylishly put together, and this faux-leather design also features glow-in-the-dark elements. At a handy 10.5 inches tall, there’s plenty of room for sweets from a successful night trick or treating.
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Display card main info widgetThe Nightmare Before Christmas 30th Anniversary Santa Jack Funko Pop!
Display card main info widget endSeveral stunning new Funko Pops! Have been released to mark The Nightmare Before Christmas’s 30th anniversary. This distinctive figurine captures Jack Skellington impersonating Santa Claus as he takes control of Christmas. This adorable Santa Jack stands 4.5 inches tall.
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Display card main info widgetThe Nightmare Before Christmas Pullover For Adults
$42 $60 Save $18Display card main info widget endThis jersey knit hoodie is a stylish way for fans to show their love of The Nightmare Before Christmas. The allover check print and patch sketches capture the joy of the film’s design, with starring roles for the Halloween Town Mayor, Dr. Finkelstein, and Pumpkin King Jack Skellington.
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Display card main info widgetJada Toys Disney Nightmare Before Christmas Metalfigs
Display card main info widget endThis Jada Toys selection of die-cast mini-figures lets fans recreate their favorite moments from the stop-motion classic. Great for topping up a collection that already features Disney characters, this set packs in 18 familiar characters from the film, including the mischievous trio Lock, Shock, and Barrel and their boss, Oogie Boogie.
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Display card main info widgetThe Nightmare Before Christmas Zero Plush
$16 $23 Save $7Display card main info widget endJack Skellington’s trusted ghost hound and his jack-o'-lantern nose prove invaluable in the movie, just as this adorable plush will be indispensable for fans. Zero is one of the film's most recognizable icons and looks terrific in soft velour with a shimmering nose.
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Display card main info widgetTim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas Mini Lanterns
$6 $12 Save $6Display card main info widget endThe distinctive visuals of The Nightmare Before Christmas are a perfect addition to any Halloween display. This set of five mini lanterns includes three in white foil and two black decorations, all with the unmistakable smile of Pumpkin King Jack Skellington.
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Display card main info widgetJack Skellington 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Funko Pop!
$54 $60 Save $6Display card main info widget endA new run of the classic 25th-anniversary set has been released, but fans better hurry to grab one of the 25,000 produced. It features a Jack Pop! Nestled in black velvet cushioned vault tin and an enamel Pop! Pin, a stainless-steel Pop! Coin, and a foil Certificate Card.
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Display card main info widgetJack Skellington and Sally T-Shirt for Adults
$20 $33 Save $13Display card main info widget endJack and Sally are captured in a stylized silhouette on this vibrant green t-shirt, which features a ribbed crew neck. A simple and distinctive way for fans to show their love for The Nightmare Before Christmas.
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Display card main info widgetTim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Hardcover
Display card main info widget endThis 30th-anniversary novelization of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas is perfect for reading on quiet fall evenings. New York Times bestselling author Megan Shepherd has adapted the tale of Jack Skellington’s discovery of Christmas Town.
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Display card main info widgetJack Skellington PJ PALS for Kids
$17 $25 Save $8Display card main info widget endThese striking Pumpkin King pajamas with their jersey top and fleece pants are perfect for young fans of The Nightmare Before Christmas. Stylish and cozy sleepwear will keep kids safe and snug during the long nights between Halloween and Christmas.
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Display card main info widgetZak Designs The Nightmare Before Christmas 15 Ounce Color Change Mug
Display card main info widget endSpooky lovebirds Jack and Sally star on this ceramic mug that changes color and reveals new art when filled with hot liquid. It’s a perfect gift for fans of the animated classic and has a 15-ounce capacity for tea, coffee, or any hot beverage at Christmas or Halloween.
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Display card main info widgetFunko Pop! Jack Skellington Mask
$18 $32 Save $14Display card main info widget endJack Skellington’s distinctive face was made to be an incredible mask, and it’s particularly enchanting in the style of a Funko Pop! This large mask works as part of a Pumpkin King costume for Halloween or Christmas scares, or it can be mounted as an eye-catching wall display.
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Display card main info widgetJack Skellington and Sally Zip Hoodie for Women
$42 $60 Save $18Display card main info widget endSweethearts Jack Skellington and Sally are brought together in a heart icon on this black zip hoodie with a drawstring hood. A fleece interior guarantees its wearer will stay warm, while the sleeve displays the film’s logo.
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Display card main info widgetThe Nightmare Before Christmas Little People Collector Set
Display card main info widget endThis adorable figure set features four 2.5-inch characters from the movie: Jack, Sally, Zero, and a glow-in-the-dark Oogie Boogie. The quartet comes in a beautifully designed display box full of The Nightmare Before Christmas details.
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Display card main info widgetZero Watch by Citizen – The Nightmare Before Christmas
Display card main info widget endThis Citizen watch is a stylish gift for ultimate fans of The Night Before Christmas. Under the three-hand movement, its face features Jack Skellington's phantom pooch Zero, while it's powered by Eco-Drive technology that converts natural and artificial light into energy.
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Jack’s New Obsession
The Nightmare Before Christmas straddles Halloween and Christmas like Jack Skellington’s spindly long legs, so it’s no surprise there’s a host of merch choices to satisfy every fan of the Disney classic during both times of the year. From clothing to ornaments to books, the stop-motion classic has lost none of its power to inspire merchandise.
The movie’s 30th anniversary has unleashed a host of limited-edition collectibles. Fans better hurry if they want to get their hands on the more select merch as the spooky season approaches. Gifts like the 30th-anniversary pin and the Jack Skellington vault Funko Pop! Are only available in limited quantities.
Any fan picking up a gift from Amazon who isn’t a Prime member can sign up for a free 30-day free trial of Prime to stand the best chance of receiving it before Halloween. And The Best War Games readers grabbing a spooky collectible from Entertainment Earth can take advantage of free domestic shipping and 10% off in-stock items.
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FAQs
Is The Nightmare Before Christmas a Halloween or Christmas movie?
The question of which holiday the movie belongs to has been much debated. However, composer Danny Elfman and director Harry Selick have made it clear that they consider The Nightmare Before Christmas a Halloween movie despite its heavy dose of Christmas cheer. There’s lots to be said for watching it several times from Halloween to Christmas Eve, and it’s a particularly perfect November watch.
Is The Nightmare Before Christmas suitable for children?
Tim Burton’s inspired and quirky festive movie was initially released under the more adult Touchstone Pictures banner because Disney worried it might be too dark for children. It didn’t take long for the PG film to capture kids' imagination, as much of the merchandise above shows.