when did the nightmare before christmas come out

The Nightmare Before Christmas was released in 1993 and has since become a beloved classic. The film was directed by Henry Selick and co-written by Tim Burton, and it tells the story of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, who becomes intrigued by the world of Christmas and decides to take over the holiday. The film was both a critical and commercial success, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature Film and spawning a successful franchise that includes a sequel, a video game, and various merchandise.