Dungeons & Dragons sequel script done blocked by costs

A completed screenplay for a sequel to the 2023 film "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" exists, but its path to production is blocked by significant financial hurdles, according to the original film's co-director and co-writer. Jonathan Goldstein revealed the status of the long-discussed sequel during an interview at San Diego Comic-Con on July 25, 2026.

Goldstein confirmed that he and his creative partner, John Francis Daley, were formally hired to write a follow-up to their fantasy adventure comedy. "We actually wrote a sequel to 'Dungeons & Dragons.' We were hired to write it," Goldstein said. "I don't know that it will see the light of day for a number of financial reasons. They're expensive movies to make, but it'd be great fun to do it. We love that cast, and we think we wrote something that fans would like."

The primary obstacle is the high production cost required for a large-scale fantasy film, which studios are hesitant to approve following the first film's underwhelming box office performance. Released on March 31, 2023, "Honor Among Thieves" was critically acclaimed, earning a 91% score on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and a 92% audience score. However, it...