DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES Star Chris Pine Believes A Sequel Will Happen

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES Star Chris Pine Believes A Sequel Will Happen

Despite a disappointing run at the box office, Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves star Chris Pine says he's "pretty confident" that a sequel will happen...

By MarkCassidy - Nov 21, 2023 07:11 AM EST
Filed Under: Fantasy
Source: Via SFF Gazette

It sounds like Paramount Pictures might be planning to roll the dice on a sequel to Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves after all.

Paramount and eOne's recent fantasy adaptation received very positive reviews from critics (it's sitting at 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, with an equally impressive 93% audience score), but despite a decent opening weekend and an A- CinemaScore, the movie simply failed to find its feet at the box office.

Honor Among Thieves finished its theatrical run with a disappointing $93M domestic/$207M worldwide on a $150M budget. Factoring in advertising costs, etc, the chances of a sequel being greenlit seemed to be somewhere between slim and none.

However, all may not be lost for our mismatched band of heroic adventurers.

According to star Chris Pine, a sequel has been discussed, and he feels there's a strong possibility that a second movie will happen.

"I've heard some rumors about it," the Star Trek actor tells Games Radar. "But I don't know anything yet. But I feel pretty confident that it may happen." When asked if he'd be happy to return as Edgin, Pine responded: "Absolutely."

It would be a real shame if we didn't get to see these characters again, but a Paramount+ D&D spin-off series from Derek Kolstad (John Wick; The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) is still in development (as far as we know), so even if this sequel doesn't materialize, there's a possibility that something can be salvaged and the franchise will forge ahead.

"A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people," reads the official synopsis. "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves brings the rich world and playful spirit of the legendary roleplaying game to the big screen in a hilarious and action-packed adventure."

Game Night directors Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley helmed the project, and wrote the latest version of the script based on a previous draft by Michael Gilio. Along with Pine, the movie stars Hugh Grant, Michelle Rodriguez, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, Regé-Jean Page, and Daisy Head.

The main characters from the Dungeons & Dragons animated series also make live-action cameos during the High Sun Games, with Edgar Abram as Hank, Seamus O'Hara as Presto, Emer McDaid as Sheila, Trevor Kaneswaran as Eric, Moe Sasegbon as Diana, and Luke Bennett as Bobby.

What did you guys make of Honor Among Thieves? Drop us a comment down below.

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NickScryer
NickScryer - 11/21/2023, 7:37 AM
It was surprisingly fun, I wouldn't mind a sequel.
TheUnworthyThor
TheUnworthyThor - 11/21/2023, 7:39 AM
Jameson
Jameson - 11/21/2023, 7:45 AM
Such an awesome movie. Love a sequel!

mountainman
mountainman - 11/21/2023, 8:01 AM
@Jameson - Come on just give me one scene of Marsden as Cyclops in Deadpool 3 in a classic suit, and being a complete bad ass.

Dude has come a long way as an actor in the last 20 years.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 11/21/2023, 11:38 AM
@Jameson @mountainman - James Marsden deserves redemption as Cyclops, but I really wouldn't mind seeing him in a DnD sequel either
mountainman
mountainman - 11/21/2023, 2:00 PM
@bkmeijer1 - He could fit the tone. I enjoyed this movie far more than expected and would welcome a sequel.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 11/21/2023, 3:14 PM
@mountainman - I think so too. He did a good job in the Sonic movies, and I feel those are tonally the same as the DnD movie
mountainman
mountainman - 11/21/2023, 4:07 PM
@bkmeijer1 - He was also amazing on Amazon’s Jury Duty.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 11/21/2023, 5:57 PM
@mountainman - don't know it. But after looking it up just now, I might give it a go. It does sound fun
mountainman
mountainman - 11/21/2023, 6:09 PM
@bkmeijer1 - All characters are actors besides 1 person that thinks it’s a real jury duty. Super fun concept.
RolandD
RolandD - 11/21/2023, 7:47 AM
If we’re talking sequels to blockbusters with Chris Pine, I would rather see Star Trek 4, but that has been in development hell for years.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 11/21/2023, 7:56 AM
@RolandD - same man

One proper goodbye would be nice but if not then I thought Beyond ended in a good place.
thedrudo
thedrudo - 11/21/2023, 9:18 AM
@TheVisionary25 - Agree. I want one more but the Beyond ending works well as both a close to this version and setting up new stories.
bobevanz
bobevanz - 11/21/2023, 12:23 PM
@RolandD - I wish we got that Tarantino Star Trek.. what could have been lol
RolandD
RolandD - 11/21/2023, 2:57 PM
@bobevanz - It would likely be crazy.
mountainman
mountainman - 11/21/2023, 7:50 AM
I enjoyed it. All of the silly and outlandish stuff made complete sense if you understand D&D. And it was legit the best high fantasy film since the LOTR trilogy.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 11/21/2023, 11:39 AM
@mountainman - honestly, I agree. It got pretty much everything right. Both in terms of DnD and high fantasy.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 11/21/2023, 7:55 AM
I hope it happens since I liked the film and the cast of characters aswell but it does seem slim to none since it didn’t do well at the B.O…

In that case , i wouldn’t mind a show set in this D&D universe with a new crew aswell.

Evansly
Evansly - 11/21/2023, 9:25 AM
@TheVisionary25 - My understanding is that the streaming numbers were really great and might have actually brought in profit
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 11/21/2023, 9:31 AM
@Evansly - if that’s true then that’s great

Honestly , if they could budget it smartly then a streaming sequel could work imo.
TheVandalore
TheVandalore - 11/21/2023, 8:15 AM
Finally got around to watching this a week or so ago and was blown away by how fun it was. While still not the DnD film I've always dreamed of, I had no complaints while watching this. I loved all the characters and was invested in their journey, which is so important in companion adventures like these.

I look forward to another!
MarvelousMarty
MarvelousMarty - 11/21/2023, 8:28 AM
Really fun movie, bring on the next one.
PC04
PC04 - 11/21/2023, 9:17 AM
I really hope for a sequel. This movie was so fun.
Evansly
Evansly - 11/21/2023, 9:24 AM
Really fun movie. I've recently gotten into DnD, and although it isn't necessary at all to understand the movie it does make spotting Easter eggs easier. I would love for a sequel
LeonNova
LeonNova - 11/21/2023, 10:05 AM
it was a very entertaining movie, I hope we get a continuation of the story in some way, shape, or form.
MarvelZombie616
MarvelZombie616 - 11/21/2023, 10:21 AM
I have been watching movies in theatres for 42 years and have been playing D&D for 35 years and the movie was very good, by far the best of the 4 D&D films.

That being said, it was too expensive at $150 million and should have cost a maximum of $90 million, probably less.

It also came shortly after a time were most fans of D&D were very pissed at the license holder Wizards of the coast, because they tried to cancel the Open Gaming License which allowed 3rd parties to provide content for the system.

Last but not least D&D hasn't as many fans
as Marvel or DC and worldwide brand awareness is much lower outside of america.

A 2nd movie with the same cast would only work with half the budget and i see Chris Pratt and Hugh Grant as a problem in that.
Blergh
Blergh - 11/21/2023, 10:23 AM
I would love a sequel to happen!
They could totally jump on the Baldurs Gate 3 Hype and set the sequel there.

Dungeons & Dragons 2: Road to Baldurs Gate
Forge makes a deal with a devil to escape prison but witnesses the devil get destroyed by a Bhaalspawn marching towards the city. With his last power the devil etches his knowledge of the Bhaalspawn into Forges mind. Now Edgin and the crew have to escort Forge to Baldurs Gate where the knowledge is to be extracted by Elminster.
Meanwhile the Bhaalspawn marches towards the city with an army of chengelings.

Just spitballing ofc
1DotarSojat1
1DotarSojat1 - 11/21/2023, 10:36 AM
I loved this movie. Felt like a bunch of people sitting around playing an actual D&D module, which was a huge highlight for me. The serious aspect of the game is fantastic, but the quirkiness and unpredictability of the people you play it with and how they've made their characters is the best part.
MrDandy
MrDandy - 11/21/2023, 10:41 AM
I hope so! The first was a blast. Just a great, fun time at the theater.
marvel72
marvel72 - 11/21/2023, 10:59 AM
Good movie better than I thought it would be.
Godzilla2000Zer
Godzilla2000Zer - 11/21/2023, 11:07 AM
Great I had so much fun with this movie and the Chris Pine singing scene made almost piss my pants laughing so hard
TheNewYorker
TheNewYorker - 11/21/2023, 11:35 AM
The same people who said The Batman sucked are saying THIS was a great film. [frick]ing comical!
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 11/21/2023, 11:40 AM
Didn't get around to watching it on the big screen, but if a sequel happens I definitely will. Honor Among Thieves was one of the better and enjoyable movies of the year
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