A Cruella Sequel? Major Trade Sites Say, “Yes!”
Cruella debuted just before the Memorial Day weekend, but apparently, Disney is looking for more Dalmatians…
I am totally down with this.
Cruella rocked. Everyone in my family enjoyed it. The noir-ish beats kept me intrigued, and the Emmas cinched it as my favorite movie of the year (thus far).
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But did I expect that sequel buzz would happen for the flick in just 10-days (or so)?
No. No, I did not expect that talk so quickly.
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However, that is exactly what is happening, and major Hollywood trade “papers” are saying Cruella II is already in the works.
Cruella II: In The Works
The Hollywood Reporter’s Borys Kit and Aaron Couch posted:
Late Friday scoop: Disney going back to the dogs, throwing a sequel to #Cruella into early development. Dirwctor Craig Gillespie & screenwriter Tony McNamara expected to return. W/ @AaronCouch https://t.co/1nC5bve8SO
— Borys Kit (@Borys_Kit) June 4, 2021
Dalmatians are proving to be Disney’s new best friends.
As Cruella heads into its second weekend, The Hollywood Reporter has learned the studio behind the Emma Stone-starrer is in early development on a sequel. Cruella director Craig Gillespie and screenwriter Tony McNamara are expected to return for a sequel to the film that stars Stone as fan-favorite One Hundred and One Dalmatians villainess Cruella de Vil.
Cruella debuted May 28 simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+ under the streaming service’s Premier Access tier, making it available to purchase for $30. The film has earned $48.5 million globally. It received positive reviews and has been praised for its 1970s punk rock aesthetic.
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All I can say is, “Fabulous.”
I mentioned earlier that I really enjoyed the movie. And you can read all about that in my review.
That posted, it’s not like my own praise for the film was echoed universally.
However, there’s a combo of buzz and money behind Cruella, which has Disney’s attention.
Coming Soon?
Both THR and EW.com posted quotes from an unnamed Disney spokesperson (from a release).
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We are very pleased with Cruella’s box office success, in conjunction with its strong Disney+ Premier Access performance to date… the film has been incredibly well received by audiences around the world, with a 97% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes in addition to A’s in every demographic from CinemaScore on opening weekend, ranking it among the most popular of our live-action reimaginings. We look forward to a long run as audiences continue to enjoy this fantastic film.”
And now, by “a long run,” it seems Disney means another film.
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That’s fine with this guy, as long as the sequel isn’t as bat-poop crazy as the follow-up to the equally kick butt Maleficent. Yep, you remember that, don’t you? [Shudders]
Anyway, this is a developing story so keep it here, and we’ll bring you the latest.
What did you think of Cruella? Do you think it deserves a sequel? Let us know in the comments below.
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