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JOHN CARTER 2: Will There Be a Sequel?
It has been over a decade since the release of John Carter, the big-budget sci-fi action film based on Edgar Rice Burroughs’ classic novel A Princess of Mars. The film starred Taylor Kitsch as John Carter, a Civil War veteran who is mysteriously transported to Mars, where he becomes embroiled in a war between the planet’s inhabitants.
Despite its impressive visuals and exciting action sequences, John Carter was a box office flop, grossing only $293 million against a production budget of $250 million. This led to Disney cancelling plans for a sequel, leaving fans of the film and the novels disappointed.
However, there has been some renewed interest in a John Carter sequel in recent years. In 2017, director Andrew Stanton said that he was still interested in making a sequel, and that he had a script ready to go. He also said that he believed that the film could be successful if it were released on a streaming service like Disney+.
In 2021, Disney+ released a new series based on the Barsoom novels, titled The Princess of Mars. The series was met with mixed reviews, but it did help to introduce the world of John Carter to a new audience.
So, is there still a chance that we will see John Carter 2? It’s impossible to say for sure. However, the renewed interest in the property, coupled with the success of Disney+, suggests that it is at least a possibility.
Here are some of the reasons why a John Carter 2 could still happen:
- There is a lot of source material to adapt. The Barsoom novels are a vast and rich universe, with plenty of stories to tell. A sequel could adapt one of the existing novels, or it could tell a completely new story.
- The film has a cult following. Despite its box office flop, John Carter still has a dedicated fan base. These fans would be eager to see a sequel, and they could help to generate interest in the film.
- Disney+ is a perfect platform for the film. Disney+ is a streaming service that is specifically designed for adult viewers. This means that a John Carter sequel could be more violent and mature than the original film, which could appeal to fans of the novels.
Of course, there are also some challenges that would need to be overcome in order to make John Carter 2. The biggest challenge is that the first film was a financial flop. This means that Disney would need to be confident that a sequel would be profitable in order to greenlight it.
Another challenge is that the first film was not well-received by critics. This means that Disney would need to find a way to make a sequel that is better than the original in order to win over critics and audiences.
Overall, the possibility of a John Carter 2 is still up in the air. However, there are some reasons to be optimistic. The renewed interest in the property, coupled with the success of Disney+, suggests that it is at least a possibility. Only time will tell if Disney will decide to take the risk of making a sequel.
Here are some additional thoughts on the possibility of a John Carter 2:
- A sequel could be made with a smaller budget. The original film was a very expensive production. A sequel could be made with a smaller budget by using more practical effects and less CGI.
- A sequel could be released directly to streaming. This would eliminate the risk of the film flopping at the box office.
- A sequel could be made into a series. This would allow for a more in-depth exploration of the Barsoom universe.
Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to make John Carter 2 is up to Disney. However, if they do decide to make the film, I hope that they will take the time to make it a worthy sequel to the original.
