Summary

Even though the 2020s have become known as the era of sequels , there are still quite a few motion-picture show lengthiness that have been stuck in ontogenesis hellfor long time or even decades . Some plastic film might have been herald a while back , but they do not seem to be build up any further , at least not accord to the selective information usable in the public domain . For example , de jure Blonde 3still has no release date , despite the fact that Reese Witherspoon , who played scud attorney Elle Woods in the two late installment , portion out that the pic enroll the evolution stagecoach in 2018 .

Some projects may not be doable at the moment because the people attached to them are otherwise worry or have lost interest . In other cases , everyone is doing their best to get the subsequence made , but international circumstance keep get down in the agency . This is precisely what seems to be happening withRobert Downey Jr. ‘sSherlock Holmes 3 , which was first announced in 2011 and has been faced with a myriad of obstacles since then . The third installment in the franchise about the earthly concern ’s best police detective is n’t the only much - anticipated sequelthat is presently trapped in development hell .

Not all sequel are vindicate , but some franchises , such as Barbie , need to have another instalment , provided certain sensible conditions are run across .

Terminator and Harry Potter in front of Barbie Looking Over the Barbie World

9Sherlock Holmes 3

Previous installment — Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)

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The Robert Downey Jr.-ledSherlock Holmesmovies are widely regarded as one of the best mod adaptations of Arthur Conan Doyle ’s works . Both film were box office successes , and a third instalment was declare shortly after the release ofSherlock Holmes : A Game of Shadowsin 2011 . Since then , the original directors and screenwriter have been replaced , and the photographic film ’s exit window has been pushed due to the COVID-19 pandemic . Downey Jr. is reportedly still on table to make a thirdSherlock Holmesfilm , but sadly , no further updates regarding its possible release have been made in late years .

8World War Z 2

Previous installment — World War Z (2013)

7Incredibles 3

Previous installment — Incredibles 2 (2018)

Incredibles 2took 14 years to make , but it was all worth it — the movie was a box office and critical success , even becoming the vivify pic with the biggest worldwide opening untilToy Story 4gained that entitle the following year . The third instalment has n’t been officially confirmed by Pixar , but there have been hint of the motion-picture show entering yield , and its development is likely in line with the party ’s current strategy . Even though there is a immense demand for another film and both the director and the cast of characters member are open to repay , it remains a mystery story whetherIncredibles 3will ever pass .

6The Princess Diaries 3

Previous installment — The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)

There has beentalk ofThe Princess Diaries 3since the release of the previous movie , but nothing has been made prescribed until Disney made the announcement in 2022 . The late Garry Marshall directed the first two instalment , and some casting member , including Julie Andrews , are reportedly eager to reprize their part in a sequel to observe the movie maker . There is presently norelease date forThe Princess Diaries 3,and no role player are attach to the project , butAadrita Mukerji has been hire to spell the playscript , and Debra Martin has been asked to produce the third movie . Hopefully , the film will see the light of sidereal day rather rather than by and by .

5National Treasure 3

Previous installment — National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007)

TheNational Treasurefranchise depend quite promising for Disney in the early 2000s , but the company is n’t rushing to make a third movie just yet . Even though another installment was set up inNational Treasure : Book of Secrets , there are currently no concrete architectural plan for it . It has been 16 years since the release of the premature film , and it seems like even the film director and the producer have given up . Nicolas Cage ’s movies have n’t been doing well loge office - Stephen Samuel Wise , which is potential to be the intellect why Disney is hesitant about move onward with another plastic film star the actor . In 2022 , the company release a TV follow - up , National Treasure : Edge of story , but the show was canceled after time of year 1 .

4Zootopia 2

Previous installment — Zootopia (2016)

Zootopiatook over the world in 2016 , and the flick even won an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature . The movie has already received a television receiver spinoff , Zootopia+,but a film sequel is still a retentive way away . Zootopia 2was announced to have accede production in February 2023 , which means that the third installment is still in the earliest development stages , and it could be a while untilZootopia 2gets a release date . Jared Bush , the original film writer , has confirmed that he is make for on the picture show , and both lead stars , Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman , are open to reprise their persona .

3Legally Blonde 3

Previous installment — Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003)

lawfully Blonde 2 ’s closing tease Elle Woods come to capture the White House in a likely third installment , but there was no news about it until Reese Witherspoon ’s big annunciation in 2018.Legally light-haired 3has been in the works for a while and was even scheduled for a 2020 premiere at some point , but theCOVID-19 pandemic interrupt these plans . As of 2023 , there is no official release date forLegally Blonde 3 , but both Mindy Kaling and Dan Goor are purportedly still attached to the project , with Reese Witherspoon ’s production troupe , Hello Sunshine , behind it as well .

2Frozen 3

Previous installment — Frozen 2 (2019)

TheFrozenfilm franchise has been quite democratic , and the second movie even managed to beat the original in term of corner office staff phone number and record - plant achievements . Disney has of late herald thatthere are not one but twoFrozensequels presently in development , back to back . Most of the shape , including Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel , are expected to revisit the magical world of Arendelle in the upcoming films . Not much is revealed story - wise , and the first continuation is far away from start out a waiver date , but it is pleasant to know that the body of work on the movies has at least started .

1Men In Black 4

Previous installment — Men in Black 3 (2012)

TheMen in Blacksaga has been one of the defining franchises from the former nineties to the early 2010s , and there has been a craving for a fourth installment , starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones . Men in Black 4was in development shortly after the departure of the third motion picture , but no update have been made regarding its status since 2013.The original series ' standalone sequel , Men in Black : International , was a letdown for both critics and viewers , as the title failed to capture the deception that was present in the previous moving-picture show , in all likelihood due to the fact that the original hurl members were replaced .

In a dusty landscape Finn stares out into the distance in Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Keanu Reeves looking over one shoulder as John Wick in Ballerina

Elle Woods from Legally Blonde, Gerry Lane from World War Z, and Elsa from Frozen

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Headshot Of Jude Law

Headshot Of Stephen Fry In The BFI London Film Festival Luminous Gala

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Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl Survey Their Latest Threat in Incredibles 2

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Ben Speaks with the President at a Dinner Party in National Treasure 2

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Judy and Nick Sitting in a Single Chair and Looking Hopeful in Zootopia

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Headshot Of Idris Elba In The World premiere of Luther: The Fallen Sun at the BFI IMAX in London.

Elsa is dazzled by the Enchanted forest in Frozen 2.

Headshot Of Sterling K. Brown In The Los Angeles premiere of &lsquo;Atlas&rsquo;

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