Dungeons & Dragons 2 May Not Be Dead Despite Part 1’s Insufficient Box Office
Hasbro is seeking a new studio partner after Paramount passed on the sequel for financial reasons, though the screenplay is already finished.
- Rights holder Hasbro is seeking a new studio partner for Dungeons and Dragons 2 after More Paramount-Skydance passed on the project for financial reasons. Directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein confirmed they completed a sequel screenplay.
- Despite strong reviews and a growing reputation, Honor Among Thieves failed to become the box-office hit that Paramount needed. The film's enduring popularity has kept hopes for a sequel alive among producers.
- Director Daley cited unfortunate release timing as a factor, noting the film debuted four days before The Super Mario Bros and shortly after Wizards and Coast changed the official gaming license.
- Goldstein told The Playlist's Mike DeAngelo that Hasbro remains "a big believer" in the property and will proceed if they secure a studio partner. No casting plans have been revealed.
- Finding a financial partner will determine the sequel's future as Hasbro remains committed to the project. The directors' completed screenplay positions the franchise for revival if studio economics align.
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