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Disney Shelves Jungle Cruise Sequel After Agreement With Dwayne Johnson

A post‑COVID strategic reassessment under new leadership led Disney to pass on revisiting the theme‑park adventure.

Overview

  • Dwayne Johnson said he does not expect a follow‑up, noting the studio reassessed the property after leadership changes and industry shifts following COVID.
  • Emily Blunt echoed the outcome, saying the studio chose not to “set sail again.”
  • A sequel had been in early development since 2021 with Johnson, Blunt, and director Jaume Collet‑Serra expected to return.
  • The 2021 film launched in theaters and on Disney+ Premier Access, opening to $34.2 million domestically alongside about $30 million from streaming and reaching $100 million domestic and $221 million worldwide.
  • Johnson’s relationship with Disney continues, including his involvement in the live‑action Moana remake.