'Wonka' Prequel Earns Praise and Criticism, Sequel Likely

Despite Controversial Fat Jokes, Timothée Chalamet's 'Wonka' Surpasses Box Office Expectations

Paul King's 'Wonka', a prequel to the original Roald Dahl story, has been released to near-universal praise, with Timothée Chalamet in the titular role.
The film has already surpassed its $125 million budget, earning $151 million worldwide, making a sequel likely.
Despite the film's success, it has been criticized for its use of fat jokes targeting the character of the police chief, played by Keegan-Michael Key.
Speculation is rife about the potential direction of a sequel, with some suggesting it could draw from Dahl's sequel novel, 'Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator'.
Despite no official announcement, industry insiders anticipate the confirmation of a 'Wonka' sequel on December 18.