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Nerdist in Audio · September 6 · 2 min

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Sequel May Happen at Another Studio

Dungeons & Dragons Sequel May Find a New Home The Core Focus: While Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) was a critical darling, its modest box office led Paramount to pass on a direct sequel. However, the franchise isn't dead yet. Key Takeaways: Hasbro’s Hustle: Hasbro (which owns the D&D IP) is reportedly looking for a new partner or studio to co-finance a follow-up, refusing to let the positive word-of-mouth go to waste. The "Budget" Factor: Any sequel would likely need a tighter budget. Stars like Chris Pine have expressed interest in returning, provided the creative team stays the same. A Cult Classic in the Making: The article notes that the film has found a massive second life on streaming, which is the primary leverage Hasbro is using to pitch a sequel to other studios. Visit https://nerdist.com/article/dungeons-dragons-sequel-may-happen-another-studio-paramount-passed/ to read or listen to the article. Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dungeons & Dragons Sequel May Find a New Home

The Core Focus:

While Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) was a critical darling, its modest box office led Paramount to pass on a direct sequel. However, the franchise isn't dead yet.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hasbro’s Hustle: Hasbro (which owns the D&D IP) is reportedly looking for a new partner or studio to co-finance a follow-up, refusing to let the positive word-of-mouth go to waste.
  • The "Budget" Factor: Any sequel would likely need a tighter budget. Stars like Chris Pine have expressed interest in returning, provided the creative team stays the same.
  • A Cult Classic in the Making: The article notes that the film has found a massive second life on streaming, which is the primary leverage Hasbro is using to pitch a sequel to other studios.


Visit  https://nerdist.com/article/dungeons-dragons-sequel-may-happen-another-studio-paramount-passed/  to read or listen to the article.


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