Victor Evermore (Johnny Depp), now a grieving composer, returns to the eerie woods to perform a cursed melody—and once again summons Emily, the Corpse Bride (Helena Bonham Carter), who’s been waiting for centuries beneath the soil .

This time, the reunion is darker: a sinister force known only as “The Mourner” threatens both the living and the dead  Guided by Emily’s lingering devotion and Haunted by his own loss, Victor enters the underworld’s depths, uncovering Evelyn (Florence Pugh), a new bride whose tragic fate ties directly into The Mourner’s growing power . As spiritual and mortal realms collide, alliances shift: Emily must confront painful memories while protecting Victor and Evelyn. In a dramatic climax, the bonds between love, death, and sacrifice unravel—forcing Emily to choose between letting Victor go forever or binding him again to the land of the dead. The final scene hints at a bittersweet resolution, with Emily’s ultimate sacrifice illuminating the fragile boundary between life and afterlife.