Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves 2 Faces Uncertain Future Despite Having a Script

At San Diego Comic-Con, Jonathan Goldstein shared some insights about the possibility of a sequel to 2023’s Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Although a script is in place, Goldstein appears uncertain about whether the sequel will actually come to fruition.

Goldstein, who co-wrote and directed Honor Among Thieves alongside John Francis Daley, was approached about the sequel while promoting the Apple TV movie Mayday. He expressed enthusiasm for the project but acknowledged the financial hurdles that might prevent it from happening, particularly regarding studio support.

“We actually wrote a sequel to Dungeons & Dragons. We were hired to write it,” he mentioned. “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.”

It’s both thrilling to know that there are ideas for a sequel to Honor Among Thieves and disappointing to hear that its potential creators are doubtful about its production. In an era where comedic blockbusters have struggled to shine, this Dungeons & Dragons film stood out as entertaining, fresh, and full of franchise potential.

Sadly, Honor Among Thieves didn’t perform well at the box office, raking in $208.2 million against a reported $150 million budget. This financial performance likely contributes to studios’ reluctance to greenlight a sequel, despite the film being more a victim of its release timing than its quality. It launched just before The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which became a huge family-friendly hit. Additionally, it hit theaters several months prior to Baldur’s Gate 3, which significantly boosted interest in Dungeons & Dragons and could have reignited excitement for the film.

If Honor Among Thieves or a sequel were released today, I believe it would fare much better. Here’s hoping that Paramount or another studio can overcome those financial concerns and bring a follow-up to life. I’m also curious about the ideas and concepts that Goldstein and Daley incorporated into that script.