diff --git a/source/funkin/game/cutscenes/DialogueCutscene.hx b/source/funkin/game/cutscenes/DialogueCutscene.hx
index b9a7c134..2690396d 100644
--- a/source/funkin/game/cutscenes/DialogueCutscene.hx
+++ b/source/funkin/game/cutscenes/DialogueCutscene.hx
@@ -197,7 +197,7 @@ class DialogueCutscene extends Cutscene {
 		dialogueScript.destroy();
 
 		super.destroy();
-		cutscene = null;
+		if (cutscene == this) cutscene = null;
 		FlxG.cameras.remove(dialogueCamera);
 	}
 }