A “Cruella” sequel is in the works at Disney, an individual with knowledge of the situation told TheWrap.
While the studio is in early development on the sequel, director Craig Gillespie and writer Tony McNamara are expected to return for the follow-up film. The first film was also co-written by Dana Fox.
“Cruella” debuted on May 28 in theaters and Disney+. It has earned $48.5 million globally so far and received positive reviews. It stars Emma Stone as the infamous villain Cruella de Vil, as well as Emma Thompson, Paul Walter Hauser, John McCrea and Joel Fry.
“We are very pleased with ‘Cruella’’s box office success, in conjunction with its strong Disney+ Premier Access performance to date,” a Disney spokesperson told TheWrap Friday.