It was honestly such a pleasant surprise—winning over both critics and hardcore tabletop players with its perfect mix of action, comedy, and genuine heart. Now, we’re all just sitting here crossing our fingers for a sequel so we can see that lovable group of misfits back on the big screen.
Recently, an exciting update finally dropped. The highly anticipated sequel actually has a completed script. However, before you start rolling your twenty-sided dice in celebration, there is a catch. The future of the franchise is still hanging by a thread.
A Fully Written Adventure
During San Diego Comic-Con in July 2026, fans received a massive glimmer of hope. Co-director Jonathan Goldstein confirmed that he and his creative partner, John Francis Daley, were officially hired to pen the next chapter. Even better, they actually finished writing it.
Goldstein was honest about loving working with the original cast and creating a new story that audiences will love. For a brief moment, it sounded like the sequel was a sure thing. The creative team is ready, the story is locked in, and the actors have expressed their desire to return.
The Harsh Reality of Hollywood Math
Unfortunately, having a great script does not automatically guarantee a green light. In that very same interview, Goldstein was incredibly transparent about his doubts. He admitted that the movie might never see the light of day, pointing to the massive financial risks involved.
Fantasy epics are very expensive to make, and the first movie was no different. It carried a hefty production budget of around $150 million, not even counting the millions spent on global marketing. While the movie made about $205 million worldwide, theater chains take a massive cut of those ticket sales.
In the movie business, a blockbuster generally needs to double its production budget just to break even. This means that despite everyone loving the film, it technically lost a significant amount of money for the studio.
Corporate Shake-Ups
To make matters even more complicated, the studios responsible for the movie are going through massive transitions. Skydance Media, which co-produced the original film, was recently acquired by Paramount Pictures.
On top of that, eOne—the entertainment branch formerly owned by Hasbro—was sold to Lionsgate. When management changes on this scale, expensive projects are usually the first things to get scrutinized. Convincing a brand-new executive team to gamble another $150 million on a sequel to a movie that underperformed is a massive uphill battle.
Waiting on a Miracle Roll
So, where does that leave our favorite band of thieves? Right now, they are stuck in Hollywood limbo. The script is just sitting on a desk waiting for an executive to take a leap of faith.
There is always a chance that a streaming service could step in, or the studios might agree to a sequel if the creators can figure out how to heavily slash the budget. Until then, fans will just have to cross their fingers, keep talking about the movie, and hope someone rolls a natural twenty to save the franchise.
