‘Moana 2’ review: Disney’s wishy-washy sequel has sprung a leak

‘Moana 2’ review: Disney’s wishy-washy sequel has sprung a leak

movie review MOANA 2 Running time: 90 minutes. Rated PG (action/peril). In theaters Nov. 27. Well, at least it’s not “Wish.”  “Moana 2,” the sequel to the 2016 animated film about an oceanic adventurer, is 20,000 leagues better than Disney’s congealed Thanksgiving leftovers from last year. But that’s a low, low bar.   The studio’s latest … Read more

Brad Pitt, George Clooney’s ‘Wolfs’ director cancels sequel after streaming service pulls theatrical release: ‘No longer trusted’

Brad Pitt, George Clooney’s ‘Wolfs’ director cancels sequel after streaming service pulls theatrical release: ‘No longer trusted’

Despite being a reported hit, Brad Pitt and George Clooney’s recent onscreen teamup, “Wolfs,” will not be getting a sequel. According to Deadline, “Wolfs” was the most viewed feature film on Apple TV+, and the outlet had previously confirmed a sequel was on the horizon. However, the film’s director, Jon Watts, pulled the plug after a disagreement … Read more

Chad Michael Murray reveals he and James Lafferty didn’t get a call about ‘One Tree Hill’ sequel series

Chad Michael Murray reveals he and James Lafferty didn’t get a call about ‘One Tree Hill’ sequel series

He’s not heading back to North Carolina. Chad Michael Murray has broken his silence about the upcoming “One Tree Hill” reboot. Murray, 43, told the Los Angeles Times, “We’re not doing it because no one’s ever picked up the phone and said, ‘Hey, we’re doing this,’ so we’re not doing it.” He was referring to … Read more

‘Gladiator II’ review: A fantastic Denzel Washington steals this enjoyable enough sequel

‘Gladiator II’ review: A fantastic Denzel Washington steals this enjoyable enough sequel

movie review GLADIATOR II Running time: 148 minutes. Rated R (strong bloody violence). In theaters Nov. 22. Ridley Scott has probably been feeling a lot like a gladiator lately, fending off menacing movie critics from his high-profile duds. The director’s wretched “House of Gucci” was devoured by lions; the gauche “Napoleon” decapitated. And “The Last … Read more

‘Joker 2’ actor slams ‘terrible’ sequel and calls it ‘the worst film ever made’

‘Joker 2’ actor slams ‘terrible’ sequel and calls it ‘the worst film ever made’

Comedian Tim Dillon only has a brief role in “Joker: Folie à Deux,” but he has strong opinions about the movie. The 39-year-old called the DC sequel starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga “the worst film ever made” on Joe Rogan’s podcast last week. Tim Dillon on “The Joe Rogan Experience.” YouTube / PowerfulJRE Joe … Read more

Disney would never allow Jessica Rabbit in the ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ sequel, says director: ‘They can’t’

Disney would never allow Jessica Rabbit in the ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ sequel, says director: ‘They can’t’

What’s a “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” sequel without Jessica Rabbit? The film’s director, Robert Zemeckis, shared his thoughts on a possible follow-up to the 1988 classic that featured the sexy and flirty animated wife of Roger Rabbit donned in her iconic red dress that highlighted her hourglass figure. While on the Oct. 30 episode of … Read more

Director Paul Schrader walked out of ‘Joker 2’ to shop as sequel is set to lose $200 million at box office

Director Paul Schrader walked out of ‘Joker 2’ to shop as sequel is set to lose 0 million at box office

Paul Schrader has nothing good to say about “Joker: Folie à Deux.” The famous director, 78, revealed that he, like many others, walked out of the movie theater when he watched the DC sequel starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. “I saw about 10 or 15 minutes of it,” Schrader told Jeremy O. Harris for … Read more

‘Joker’ sequel gets the last laugh as critical flop takes box office crown

‘Joker’ sequel gets the last laugh as critical flop takes box office crown

The Joker got the last laugh. “Joker: Folie á Deux” creeped its way to No. 1 on its first day in theaters Friday, earning $20 million, according to The Numbers. The Todd-Phillips-directed psychological thriller, which The Post called “a pointless sequel,” is a follow-up to 2019’s “Joker,” which earned Joaquin Phoenix, who reprises his titular … Read more

Anne Hathaway confirms ‘The Princess Diaries 3’ return 20 years after the sequel: ‘Miracles happen’

Anne Hathaway confirms ‘The Princess Diaries 3’ return 20 years after the sequel: ‘Miracles happen’

Shut. Up.  Anne Hathaway confirmed on Friday that the long-awaited threequel to “The Princess Diaries” is in the works. The 41-year-old posted a video of herself to Instagram holding up one finger as the clip cuts to her character Mia Thermopolis in the 2001 Disney classic saying her iconic line, “A princess? Shut Up!” The … Read more

‘Joker: Folie a Deux’ review: Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix sing for no reason in pointless sequel

‘Joker: Folie a Deux’ review: Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix sing for no reason in pointless sequel

movie review JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX Running time: 138 minutes. Rated R (some strong violence, language throughout, some sexuality, and brief full nudity). In theaters Oct. 4 The DC dirge “Joker: Folie à Deux” is a sequel in search of a purpose. For nearly two and a half hours, director Todd Phillips’ pathologically unnecessary movie … Read more

Kevin Smith reveals he spoke to Shannen Doherty about ‘Mallrats’ sequel before her death — is it happening?

Kevin Smith reveals he spoke to Shannen Doherty about ‘Mallrats’ sequel before her death — is it happening?

It might be time for another trip to the mall. Kevin Smith exclusively told The Post that there’s plans to make a sequel to his 1995 comedy “Mallrats.” The 54-year-old director revealed that he spoke to one of the film’s stars, Shannen Doherty, about the potential sequel before she died of cancer in July at … Read more

Martha Plimpton reacts to ‘The Goonies’ sequel rumors

Martha Plimpton reacts to ‘The Goonies’ sequel rumors

The Goonies never say die – unless you ask Martha Plimpton. On Sept. 6, a report from the Sun stated that a follow-up film to the 1985 cult classic about a group of adventurous kids was in the works, with the original cast expected to return.  On Friday, Sept. 13, Plimpton, 53, who played Stephanie … Read more

‘Hey, you guys!’ ‘Goonies’ sequel happening with original cast: report

‘Hey, you guys!’ ‘Goonies’ sequel happening with original cast: report

“The Goonies” is finally getting the sequel treatment. A follow-up film to the 1985 cult classic about a group of adventurous kids is in the works, according to a new report from the Sun. The outlet reported that the cast members from the original movie are expected to return for the sequel. Jeff Cohen, Sean … Read more

Two time’s a charm for ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ as sequel hits No. 1 on opening day

Two time’s a charm for ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ as sequel hits No. 1 on opening day

The second time’s a charm for “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” The dark fantasy comedy-horror, which The Post called “pointless” and “belabored,” earned $41.5 million on Friday, its first day in theaters, according to The Numbers. The Tim Burton film, which serves as a sequel to the 1988 cult classic “Beetlejuice,” is expected to take in at least … Read more

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ review: Michael Keaton turns back time in pointless sequel

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ review: Michael Keaton turns back time in pointless sequel

movie review BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE Running time: 104 minutes. Rated PG-13 (violent content, macabre and bloody images, strong language, some suggestive material and brief drug use). In theaters Sept. 6. By the end of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” I was fully convinced that Michael Keaton really is a ghost.   Thirty-five years have passed since Tim Burton’s original horror-comedy … Read more

Netflix’s ‘One Tree Hill’ sequel series sparks negative fan frenzy: ‘Leave it alone!’

Netflix’s ‘One Tree Hill’ sequel series sparks negative fan frenzy: ‘Leave it alone!’

The “One Tree Hill” sequel series isn’t getting the fan reaction that Netflix wanted. Sources revealed to Variety on Friday that the early 2000s teen drama is getting a reboot on the streaming giant that will include two of the original main cast members. The insiders said the sequel series was already in the works, … Read more

Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis definitely not in ‘Beetlejuice’ sequel, reason explained: ‘A loophole’

Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis definitely not in ‘Beetlejuice’ sequel, reason explained: ‘A loophole’

If we say their names three times, Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis sadly still won’t star in the “Beetlejuice” sequel. Scant details had been revealed about Tim Burton’s latest movie “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” in the lead-up to its Venice Film Festival on Wednesday night.  But one long-assumed rumor has been confirmed by reports out of the … Read more

Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni’s ‘It Ends With Us’ sequel in doubt amid rumored feud

Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni’s ‘It Ends With Us’ sequel in doubt amid rumored feud

Apparently, it ends after one movie. The rumored feud between “It Ends With Us” stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has left plans for a possible sequel in doubt, according to a Variety report published Tuesday. “This is uncharted territory, and nobody has any idea of what a sequel could look like,” a source who … Read more

Chevy Chase and Christie Brinkley reunite 41 years after ‘National Lampoon’s Vacation’: ‘Perhaps a sequel?’

Chevy Chase and Christie Brinkley reunite 41 years after ‘National Lampoon’s Vacation’: ‘Perhaps a sequel?’

They’re the hap-hap-happiest! On Monday, Christie Brinkley and Chevy Chase reunited 41 years after they hit the open road in 1983’s “National Lampoon’s Vacation.” Brinkley, 70, took to Instagram to share a slew of car selfies of herself and Chase, 80. “Vacation is always over too soon! @chevychase,” Brinkley captioned her post. Chevy Chase and … Read more

Dennis Quaid reveals if ‘Parent Trap’ sequel is possible without late star Natasha Richardson

Dennis Quaid reveals if ‘Parent Trap’ sequel is possible without late star Natasha Richardson

Elizabeth James may have seen double in “The Parent Trap,” but Nick Parker isn’t sure a sequel is in the cards. Dennis Quaid reflected on the 1998 cult classic film, and while he’d love to give fans the sequel they want, he doesn’t think it’s possible without the late Natasha Richardson. Quaid, whose character was Parker, … Read more