One way or the other, “The Final Witch Hunter” has returned.
Lionsgate is in energetic growth for a sequel to the 2015 supernatural journey film, with Vin Diesel set to return because the titular Witch Hunter. Diesel may even return as a producer, together with his One Race Movies. Lionsgate is “eyeing a quick path to manufacturing.” Michael Caine can also be anticipated to return, though his deal has not but been finalized.
In accordance with Lionsgate, this sequel is a part of the studio’s technique, because it identifies “IP with endurance that may drive over-performance within the ancillary markets and create long-term library worth.”
The unique movie, which made greater than $146.9 million worldwide, has had outstanding endurance. In accordance with the official launch, “it has been a constant star performer within the ancillary markets and has re-emerged as a streaming hit this 12 months, rating among the many 5 most-viewed films on Netflix.”
Adam Fogelson, chair of Lionsgate’s Movement Image Group, stated in a press release: “’The Final Witch Hunter’ has grown since its theatrical launch into a world fan favourite, with audiences persevering with to find and rewatch it throughout each platform over the previous decade. That enduring enthusiasm made clear there’s an urge for food for extra tales set on this world. Vin and I’ve partnered many instances over time, and he’s a real pressure in our business. I’m thrilled to be reuniting with him as he returns to this iconic position, and excited by how developments in filmmaking expertise now permit us to economically ship a sequel on an much more bold scale.”
It’s unclear if authentic director Breck Eisner or any of the artistic staff from the primary film will return for the sequel, however given the studio’s bullishness, we should always know extra quickly.
