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Na Hong-jin revealed at Cannes that a sequel to his alien-action epic Hope has already been written and could be shot if given the opportunity, with stars Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Taylor Russell and Hoyeon Jung returning to expand the film’s sci‑fi universe.
Variety talks with Mortal Kombat II writer Jeremy Slater, who explains the sequel’s fast-paced tournament, the introduction of Johnny Cage and Kitana, planned deaths and resurrected fighters (including Kano), and his broader vision for MK III with potential spinoffs and a larger, multi-film universe without a hard reset.
Disney’s The Devil Wears Prada 2 opened to $77 million domestic and $233 million worldwide, far surpassing the original’s debut and signaling a strong sequel run driven by nostalgia and the returning A-list cast; with a production budget near $100 million, the weekend also featured holdovers like Michael and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie as the box office landscape stays robust.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 kicked off with $10 million in U.S. previews and about $50.5 million worldwide, with global projections near $180 million. The film opens in 4,150 theaters and has strong presales, tracking roughly $73–80 million domestically, and shows robust early overseas performance across markets like Italy, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, and Australia. Audiences give it a high Rotten Tomatoes score (88%), suggesting solid word-of-mouth as the summer box office surge begins.
Director Antoine Fuqua says there’s “absolutely” enough filmed material—about a third of it—to support a Michael Jackson biopic sequel, and he’d like to direct it. The film humanizes Jackson and leaves out the Chandler abuse allegations due to a settlement, with extensive reshoots shaping a setup for a possible second installment after the movie’s record-breaking opening.
Creative Assembly released a teaser titled 'False Sense of Security' for Alien: Isolation 2, offering the first look at the sequel with a rain-soaked exterior and save station, but no release window or platforms have been announced yet (Switch 2 is a possibility).
Hollywood Reporter notes that after the premiere of Michael, there’s talk of a potential follow-up to the Jackson biopic, but no decision has been made. A Part 2 isn’t finished yet, with writer John Logan’s script not complete, and any sequel would hinge on strong audience demand and the film’s performance. The project has been overhauled to emphasize music over controversy and could reuse footage, but questions remain about which era of Jackson’s life to cover and how to finance a second film.
Nicolas Cage will star in and produce a second Longlegs film, with Osgood Perkins writing and directing the yet-to-be-titled sequel for Paramount, expanding the Neon-fired horror universe after Longlegs’ $128 million gross on a $10 million budget.
Deadline reports Super Mario Galaxy Movie is on track for about $700 million worldwide next weekend, with a current global tally of roughly $628.7 million through Week 2 (about $308.1 million domestic and $320.6 million international), and upcoming openings in Japan and Korea; the film is among Illumination’s top-grossing titles and the leading videogame adaptation, continuing to outperform many peers.
Twenty years after the indie horror hit Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon, a sequel is in the works—Behind the Mask II: The Return of Leslie Vernon—reuniting director Scott Glosserman, writer David J. Stieve, and original stars Nathan Baesel, Angela Goethals, and Robert Englund. Paper Street Pictures is producing, with a Kickstarter to expand the scope (bigger set pieces, cameos), and Adam F. Goldberg joining as an executive producer.
Cameron Diaz has signed on to star in a sequel to the 1989 cult comedy Troop Beverly Hills, in development at TriStar Pictures. Clea DuVall will direct from her own script, reuniting with the studio after Happiest Season. Laurence Mark will produce alongside Diaz and Katherine Power, with plot details kept under wraps.
The Hollywood Reporter notes that a Project Hail Mary sequel isn’t ruled out—author Andy Weir is considering a second book and Amazon MGM Studios, led by Gosling’s team, is positioned to pursue a follow-up, though no formal talks have begun. Any sequel would depend on Weir’s ideas, but the film’s strong box office and MGM’s expanded global footprint boost the case for a potential franchise, with Artemis potentially explored as a follow-up concept if the project moves forward.
Mojang has quietly announced Minecraft Dungeons 2 for PS5 in 2026, a Diablo‑style action RPG sequel teased during Minecraft Live with new locations, higher-stakes encounters, and classic voxel dungeon‑crawling, expanding on the series’ loot and camp mechanics.
Netflix announced a sequel to KPop Demon Hunters, the platform’s most-watched film, along with a multi-year deal for co-directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans. No release date has been set yet. The original film is an Oscar contender (Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song) and has boosted Golden Globes attention, with plans to expand the world and its music in the follow-up as more details are revealed.
Netflix confirms a sequel to the hit KPop Demon Hunters, reuniting writer-directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans and signing them to an exclusive Netflix deal; while a 2029 release is discussed but considered too early given the project scope, the first film became Netflix's most-watched original film, had a singalong theatrical release, and earned Oscar nominations for Original Song and Animated Feature.