A ‘Bumblebee’ Sequel May Be In Development Following International Box Office Success
Bumblebeemay not have earned the buzz it deserved at U.S. box offices, but theTransformersprequel is seeing major success internationally. Thanks to a boost from the Chinese box office, Bumblebee crossed the $400 million mark worldwide, making it a solid success for Paramount. And we know what box office success translates to: a sequel.A Bumblebeesequel is reportedly in the works at Paramount following its international success, which could get even more fuel when it opens in Japan in March.Deadlinereports that Paramount has already begun development on aBumblebeesequel, though anotherTransformersfilm may come first. The outlet writes:
But if we don’t get a straightforwardBumblebeesequel, Deadline notes that it wouldn’t be a surprise to see a Bumblebee and Optimus Prime team-up film. Indeed, after the success ofBumblebeeand its endearing titular character, I wouldn’t rule out the yellow Autobot’s appearances in most — if not all — planned futureTransformersfilms.
So it may be up to Japan (whereBumblebeeopens March 22) to determine the future of aBumblebeesequel. DirectorTravis Knight, who sovibrantly brought to lifethe childlike wonder of theTransformers, has said that healready has ideasforBumblebee 2where he would explore the relationship between Charlie (Hailee Steinfeld) and Bee. And both Steinfeld and John Cena have also said that they would be interested in returning.
“We had many objectives (including) to bring a new set of families into the series, and that succeeded; in the after markets that will continue to succeed in a big way,“Bumblebeeproducer Lorenzo Di Bonaventura says. “Part of our obligation was to bring people back who had left the franchise or never experienced it which worked well… We are finding our way. Our intention was we wanted to please the core fans but also bring a new audience.”
