10 Huge Movie Sequels Just Announced
Super Mario is going to space.
There are several trends that are dominating the current cinematic landscape, with reboots and sequels being high on that list. Why go for an original, new idea when you can ride the coattails of something that has already proven to be successful, right?
For all the scepticism and stigma attached to such films, with many of them met with groans and sighs, sequels themselves aren't inherently a bad thing. As long as there is a story to tell, and a reason to tell it beyond a shallow cash grab, of course.
There are movies like this that audiences are waiting for, whether eagerly or not, and have been for some time. Then there are those that have garnered excitement immediately, having only just been announced within the last few weeks and months.
Some of these are expected follow-ups to highly successful movies, while others have come more out of the blue. Some are taking timely advantage right off the back of a successful release, whereas others will see franchises return after years and even decades away. Regardless, there are ten sequels here that have recently made the news, and will have potential audiences excited right off the bat.
10. The Mitchells Vs The Machines 2
Over the years, the catalogue of Sony Animation has been something of a hit or miss lottery. The lows have been Emoji Movie levels of low, while brighter spots have included the likes of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Arthur Christmas, and the Hotel Transylvania series.
In particular, over recent years, there have been some truly smash hits, namely the Spider-Verse films, most recently KPop Demon Hunters, and The Mitchells Vs the Machines in 2021. The latter, after being nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Oscars, now has a sequel to look forward to.
It wasn't just the eye-catchingly beautiful animation style that helped the movie to stand out, it was a fun story powered by a stacked and talented cast, including the Mitchell family (Abbi Jacobson, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph, and Mike Rianda), who at least can be expected to return, hopefully as well as the likes of Olivia Colman.
Set to be written by the Molyneux Sisters, and directed by Guillermo Martinez and JP Sans, there is no word on when the sequel will release just yet. However, if other recent animated hits are anything to go by, it could be while. With the time and effort needed to perfect such wonderful animation, this is a small price to pay.