Get Ready for an Avalanche of Sequels

Posted on June 2, 2008

Den of Geek rounds up the thirty (!) sequels that are being planned by Hollywood. We knew that there seemed to be a lot of sequels around, but his list really puts it into perspective. It's like original moviemaking stopped when the 80s ended or something.

The Brazilian Job: the follow up to Paramount's US remake of The Italian Job is still on the cards, and it's got a 2009 release date marked. Jason Statham, Mos Def, Mark Wahlberg and Charlize Theron are attached, as is director F Gary Gray.
I, Robot 2: All we know on this one is that it's in the scripting stages still, with a potential 2010 release date planned in. No news on Mr Smith's involvement.
I Am Legend 2: Warner's huge Christmas 2007 hit could also have a follow up, although it'd be interesting to see if Will Smith returned to it. A 2010 release date is also being mooted for this one.
Beverly Hills Cop 4: If Die Hard can still do it at the box office, why can�t Axel Foley? Er, because the third BHC movie was crap, and a flop. Still, it's not stopped development work going ahead on number four. No further news than that, though.
National Treasure 3: Not a huge surprise, but as the Nic Cage Indiana Jones knock off franchise has proved to be quite a juggernaut, you�ll only have to wait until 2011 for the third film in the series.
Cars 2: We spotted this on AintItCool � is Pixar really looking to make a sequel to its weakest film? Apparently so�
Toy Story 3: This one, after lots of umming and ahhing, appears to be a goer. It won't, as was speculated, be a straight-to-DVD affair, and Tom Hanks and Tim Allen are both expected back on voicing duties. It�ll be out in 2010.
Jeepers Creepers 3: MGM is running the rule over a potential third instalment in the horror franchise, with director Victor Salva still attached. Hmmm.
Shrek 5: The fourth film was a no-brainer after the tepid third outing made so much cash. But a fifth instalment has also been confirmed. No wonder Shrek is the same colour as an American dollar�
Night at the Museum 2: Ben Stiller is returning for his most commercially successful role outside of the Meet the Parents franchise. We can wait. No news on the proposed Meet The Little Focker, though

See the entire list here. One sequel we're ready for right now is Indiana Jones 5; George Lucas was so happy with the reception of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull that he's hinting at more films. But if it takes him and Spielberg another ten years to do it, it's just not going to work.