Overview
- Co-director Jonathan Goldstein said at San Diego Comic-Con that he and John Francis Daley were officially hired and have delivered a finished sequel screenplay.
- Paramount has not greenlit production for financial reasons after the 2023 film grossed about $205 million worldwide on an estimated $150 million production budget, leaving little margin once marketing costs and theater revenue splits are counted.
- Studio and rights shifts have increased uncertainty for a sequel because eOne was acquired by Lionsgate in December 2023 and Paramount was bought by Skydance in August 2025, complicating financing and decision paths.
- No returning cast members are confirmed, though several principal actors have signaled willingness to come back and scheduling, contracts, and budget cuts would determine their availability.
- Despite strong reviews and renewed interest through streaming and other Dungeons & Dragons projects, studios are weighing lower-cost options such as smaller-scale films or separate streaming series rather than a big-budget theatrical sequel.