Film history is filled with celebrated movies whose anticipated follow-ups never materialized. Classics like The Nice Guys, Edge Of Tomorrow, The Adventures Of Tintin, and Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed populate a long roster of unfinished franchises. Joining that group is Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley's 2023 fantasy hit Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves. Given how the genre blockbuster capitalized on a renewed cultural fascination with tabletop gaming, a sequel felt virtually guaranteed upon its theatrical debut. Yet, after years of silence, a status update has finally emerged, bringing a mixed bag of promising development news and sobering financial realities.
The Sequel Script Is Complete
On the positive side, co-writer and director Jonathan Goldstein provided a concrete update on the potential continuation while promoting Mayday, his upcoming Apple TV collaboration with John Francis Daley, at San Diego Comic-Con. Speaking to Screen Rant interviewer Ash Crossan, Goldstein confirmed that an Honour Among Thieves follow-up script actually exists. Goldstein shared that they were hired to write a sequel to Dungeons And Dragons, noting that they love the cast and believe they crafted a story fans would genuinely enjoy.
Financial Hurdles Block Production
While the creative groundwork is laid, the project faces a major roadblock in securing financial backing. Although the screenplay is finished, the funding required to greenlight another big-screen adventure has not materialized. Goldstein admitted uncertainty regarding whether the project will ever move forward due to various financial constraints. He explained that these are expensive films to produce, though executing the project would undoubtedly be a great deal of fun.
Box Office Context And Ongoing Revival
The hesitation stems from the original theatrical run of Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves. Despite earning favorable reviews from critics and positive word-of-mouth, the movie faced a challenging box office environment, bringing in a respectable yet modest $208.2 million against a reported production budget of $150 million. Even so, the broader tabletop revival continues to thrive through media properties like Stranger Things, Critical Role, and Baldur's Gate 3. With upcoming adaptations including an HBO series based on Baldur's Gate and Shawn Levy's live-action The Forgotten Realms project at Netflix, enthusiasts continue to hold out hope that characters like Edgin and Holga might return to the screen.
