As of now, there is no official sequel to **The Babadook** (2014), the critically acclaimed psychological horror film directed by Jennifer Kent. The original film became a standout in the horror genre for its emotional depth and allegorical exploration of grief, trauma, and mental illness, symbolized by the terrifying figure of the Babadook.
The first film concludes with the protagonist, Amelia (Essie Davis), and her son Samuel (Noah Wiseman) learning to live with the Babadook rather than defeating it, metaphorically representing Amelia’s acceptance of her grief. A potential sequel could explore new themes of mental health, delving into how trauma lingers over time, or it could focus on Samuel as he grows up, still haunted by the creature.
Alternatively, *The Babadook 2* could introduce a new family or individual facing the same dark manifestation of unresolved emotions, expanding on the mythology of the Babadook. It could explore different manifestations of grief and trauma, keeping the same atmospheric tension and psychological horror that made the first film so powerful.
Given the strong thematic focus of the original, any follow-up would likely need to preserve that emotional depth while continuing to explore the terror of living with unresolved darkness.
