A script for a sequel to the 2023 film Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves has been written, but its chances of production are uncertain due to financial considerations. Co-director Jonathan Goldstein shared this update, explaining that while he and his team were hired to pen the sequel, significant costs associated with producing such a film could ultimately prevent it from being made.
"They're expensive movies to make, but it'd be great fun to do it," Goldstein told ScreenRant at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. "We love that cast, and we think we wrote something that fans would like."
The original Dungeons & Dragons movie, which earned praise for its faithful adaptation of the tabletop roleplaying game, grossed $205.46 million globally against a production budget of $150 million before marketing costs. While this box office performance was respectable, it reportedly fell short of expectations, leading to the financial concerns surrounding a potential follow-up.
Despite the financial caveats, the existence of a completed script indicates that there was interest in continuing the D&D cinematic universe. The film, starring Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, Hugh Grant, and Regé-Jean Page, garnered a dedicated fanbase and strong critical reception, with a 91% score on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 92% from audiences. IGN's review called the film an "accessible fantasy adventure that both roasts and respects D&D culture without losing newcomers along for the ride."
Paramount Pictures has undergone internal changes, and while former CEO Brian Robbins had expressed openness to a second film if made for less, the current status of the project remains unclear. Chris Pine had previously expressed confidence in a sequel materializing, but Goldstein's recent comments highlight the significant financial barriers that may stand in its way.