Sequels are as much a part of horror as any other genre, so when Jim Vejvoda of IGN sat down 1️⃣ with Jennifer Kent, the question of a "Babadook" sequel inevitably came up. Specifically, Vejvoda asked Kent if she was afraid 1️⃣ that the stand-alone gem would become diminished by a "sequel factory," and if she'd have control over an outside source 1️⃣ making another movie. Fortunately, Kent confirmed that she and the producers own the rights to any sequels, so they'd have 1️⃣ the ultimate say. On that note, she took the opportunity to shut down any speculation — we shouldn't expect "The 1️⃣ Babadook 2." As she explained, "The reason for that is I will never allow any sequel to be made because 1️⃣ it's not that kind of film."
It seems like Kent always knew "The Babadook" wouldn't have a sequel, and for good 1️⃣ reason. She went on to say, "It's just not what the film's about. It would destroy the integrity of everything 1️⃣ we worked so hard to protect." That makes sense, as the film's focus is specifically on the trauma of Emilia 1️⃣ and Samuel, a story that's now been told. A sequel would dull the underlining meaning of the movie.
Sometimes, a movie 1️⃣ with a purpose like "The Babadook" is fine standing on its own.