The cast and crew ofDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieveshave weighed in on the possibility of a sequel. ADungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thievessequelis much-deserved after the positive critical reception ofHonor Among Thieves. The audience and critics both lauded the movie as a hilarious and timely addition toDungeons & Dragonsand fantasy in general. Indeed, the movie is nearly perfect, with a 91% Rotten Tomatoes score to prove it. However,Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thievesunderperformed at the box office, risking its sequel.
Out ofall theDungeons & Dragonsmovies,Honor Among Thieveswas the best, by far, but it struggled against a tough climate. Not only had Hasbro alienated fans in the run-up to the movie’s release with money-grabbing moves that would cost fans, but COVID-19 had decimated box office figures ever since 2021.Honor Among Thieveswas the first movie to confront the reality of marketingD&Din this climate. Its predecessors were critically panned, but didn’t have such a high budget to offset. The movie’s talented cast and crew each input into the likelihood of a sequel.
10Market Research Should Be Done
Hugh Grant
Legendary British actor HughGrant signaled the difficulties withHonor Among Thieveswith a savvy comment. Grant played Forge Fitzwilliam, epically demarcating the rom-com actor’s shift to fantasy with a deliciously heinous villain. HughGrant’s comments highlighted the harsh reality for aD&DsequeltoHonor Among Thieves, which will rely on a strategy smart enough to offsetHonor Among Thieves’financial setbacks.
Sophia Lillis Deserves So Much More After Honor Among Thieves & It Just Further Shows Why A Dungeons & Dragons Sequel Must Happen
Sophia Lillis was one of the best parts of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, and her performance shows what potential she has in a sequel.
WhileHonor Among Thieves’budget was estimated at roughly $150 million, its profit at the box office was estimated at about $208 million worldwide. It may not have broken even, bearing in mind the movie’s expenses. Hugh Grant commented that “people just thought, I don’t want to see a film about this game” (Vanity Fair).Grant questioned why more market research hadn’t been done, indicating the need for a sequel to market itself differently toHonor Among Thieves, addressing gaps in public knowledge about the franchise.
9An Honor Among Thieves Sequel Is Up In The Air
Sophia Lillis
Sophia Lillis, who played the owlbear named Doric inDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, commented onHonor Among Thieves’sequel. Speaking toIndieWire,Lillis said of a sequel, “I think it’s kind of up in the air.“Commenting in August 2023, Lillis' words have since been met with Chris Pine’s update, but they remain relevant. Lillis' sentiments of uncertainty have generally been reflected by cast and crew.
TheDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thievesscreenplay was written by John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein, and Michael Gilio.
Lillis confirmedthe uncertainty ofHonor Among Thieves 2, claiming she did not know if a sequel would happen. She said that she hoped it would, indicating her positivity around reprising her role as Doric. She commented thatHonor Among Thievesworks well on its own. This optimistic and helpful input reminds fans thatHonor Among Thieves’legacy is perfectly impressive even without a sequel.
8An Honor Among Thieves Sequel Was Never Intended
John Francis Daley
There was never any intention onHonor Among Thieves’creators' parts to create a sequel,a sequel is just a bonusthat could be on the cards. A co-writer and director ofDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, John Francis Daley, stated “It was never our intention when we came on board this film to make a franchise” (Polygon). Daley is clearly telling the truth -Honor Among Thieveshad the perfect ending.
A sequel would be excellent becauseHonor Among Thievesrepresents the perfect direction forD&Dmovies, but its absence doesn’t signify aD&Dfailure.
No sequel is requiredto completeHonor Among Thieves’story, as corroborated by Sophia Lillis in her comments about the movie. This makes a sequel less likely than if it was always the intention. However, it also makes the lack of a sequel less of a big deal than some make it out to be. A sequel would be excellent becauseHonor Among Thievesrepresents the perfect direction forD&Dmovies, but its absence doesn’t signify aD&Dfailure.
7A Sequel Would Be Just As Funny As Honor Among Thieves
Speaking toPolygon,Honor Among Thieves’director and co-writer John FrancisDaley confirmed the continuing importance of a solid sense of humorin anyHonor Among Thievesmovie franchise. Although Daley confirmed that a sequel wasn’t planned, he made sure to specify that “[The response to Honor Among Thieves] verified all the things we suspected would hit with audiences, and [a sequel] would allow us to lean into those things.”
Honor Among Thieveswas among the funniest movies of 2023 and a sequel would be sure to replicate that success.
AlthoughHonor Among Thievesemerged to a hugely positive critical reception, its box office difficulty may inhibit a sequel, as suggested by various cast and crew. However, as Daley implies,D&Dshould exploitHonor Among Thieves’best strengthgoing forward. That is, of course, its comedy gold.Honor Among Thieveswas among the funniest movies of 2023 and a sequel would be sure to replicate that success.
6The Owlbear Would Return In An Honor Among Thieves Sequel
Jonathan Goldstein
Jonathan Goldstein, who wrote and directedHonor Among Thievesalongside John Francis Daley, confirmed that an owlbear would likely return for anHonor Among Thievessequel. IfDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieveshonored its hilarious success with a sequel,Sophia Lillis' owlbear would probably be an important feature. Lillis' Doric was the first live-action owlbear on-screen and raised some controversy.
The owlbear was an awesome cinematic feat and a sequel would be wise to revive it.
Some thought that Doric’s owlbear wouldn’t be allowed to transform the way it did, sinceit’s unusual for druids to shift into “monstrosities” like owlbears. Speaking toPolygon, Goldstein offered the insight thatthe owlbear was actually considered a favorite. Goldstein’s insider perspective on the movie’s stats confirms what was obvious on-screen inHonor Among Thieves- the owlbear was an awesome cinematic feat and a sequel would be wise to revive it.
5A Beholder May Crop Up In An Honor Among Thieves Sequel
Goldstein toldPolygonthat a beholder may crop up inDungeons & Dragons’next movie. SinceD&Dmovies appear to be headed firmly inHonor Among Thieves’direction, if they are headed in any direction at all,fans may well be looking at a beholder in anHonor Among Thievessequel. Should the sequel arise, Goldstein noted he would like to reward long-term fans with this epic fan-favorite monster.
TheDungeons & Dragonsmovie director shared that “a lot of people on social media were hungry for a beholder.” And, whichD&Dplayer wouldn’t be? This classic Chthulu-inspired beast has been inspiringD&Dgames for decades. The creators ofHonor Among Thieveshave clearly put thought into a sequel and know where to take it.An on-screen beholder is a truly exciting prospect, making anHonor Among Thievesfranchise something to work towards.
4Drizzt Do’Urden Could Be In An Honor Among Thieves Sequel
Drow ranger Drizzt Do’Urdencould finally feature in an adaptation ifHonor Among Thievesgets a sequel. Speaking withPolygon, John FrancisDaley explained the oft-questioned likelihood of Drizzt’s appearanceon-screen. Excitingly, Daley stated that “he’s definitely a popular character in the world, and one who could be exciting to explore.” Drizzt was originally intended forHonor Among Thieves.
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Unfortunately, he was cut and replaced by the character of Xenk.D&Dhad a drow controversy that stopped it adapting Drizzt, asHonor Among Thievesproducer Jeremy Latcham revealed toComicBook. Latcham didn’t specify the controversy, but probably meant Hasbro’s 2020 acknowledgment of some linking drow to racism. Xenk was brilliant, butDrizzt’s appearance in anHonor Among Thievessequel would be nothing short of triumphant.
3A Sequel Would Likely Use The Same Characters & Add New Ones Too
Goldstein said thatanHonor Among Thievessequel would likely include theHonor Among Thievescast. This should come as a huge relief to fans of the first movie, since its adventuring party was its beating heart, and a sequel just wouldn’t work with a new adventuring party. Michelle Rodriguez’s chemistry with Chris Pine was somehow platonic, romantic, sisterly, brotherly, and so much more.
Goldstein elaborated that “The good thing about a sequel is, you don’t have to spend much screen time introducing [the party]” (Polygon).A sequel would be able to dive straight into the actionand deliver on an intense plot with minimal exposition. It is great to know that Pine and crew would be welcome back for a sequel, but whether Paramount Pictures could afford them again is another matter entirely. A lot of the movie’s budget went on paying its star-studded cast.
2A Sequel Needs A Lower Budget Than Honor Among Thieves
Brian Robbins
Paramount Pictures CEO Brian Robbins shared a valuable glimpse into the commercial reality of a sequel toDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Chatting withVariety, Robbins vocalized what was evident to observant fans -Honor Among Thieveshad been dubiously profitable.Honor Among Thieves’high budget resulted in a spectacular movie, but one that was hard to justify, given its box office performance. Bringing a sequel straight to streaming may be a no-brainer move for a venture that could otherwise be quite risky for Paramount Pictures, Hasbro, or both.
With Chris Pine alone reportedly being paid $11.5 million for his role as Elgin, the cast is obviously an expensive aspect of the movie that can’t be replaced. However,“We’ve got to figure out a way to make it for less,” Robbins said of anHonor Among Thievessequel, indicating the possibility of fewer visual and practical effects. This doesn’t indicate that a sequel would drop in quality at all, with many incredible drama, horror, and fantasy movies being made for less than $1 million.
1There Is A Good Chance Of A Sequel
Chris Pine
Chris Pine made an optimistic comment on anHonor Among Thievessequel at ACE Superhero Comic Con 2024. Discussing the future of theDungeons & Dragonsmovies in the summer of 2024,Pine provided one of the most recent updates on anHonor Among Thievessequel. He replied “absolutely” to a question about whether or not he would reprise his role as Elgin, so this, at least, seems certain. Pine was outstanding as the leading man ofHonor Among Thieves, so his participation in a sequel is essential. Additionally, Pine was hopeful of a sequel happening before too long.
Pine said, “I think there’s a really good chance that we’ll make another one,“giving fans everywhere hope. Paramount was considering a TV show, but it got canceled, leading some to believe thatHonor Among Thieves’box office difficulty had abruptly stoppedD&D’son-screen expansion. However, Pine wisely asserted of anHonor Among Thievessequel that “if they could figure out a financial way to make it work, I think they’ll do it.” Referring to Hasbro, Pine confirmed thatDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thievescontinues only as long asD&Dhas faith in it.
