Beloved Animated Netflix Movie Gets Sequel After KPop Demon Hunters Success

Following the massive success of KPop Demon Hunters, Netflix is once again collaborating with Sony Pictures Animation to develop the sequel to 2021’s acclaimed sci-fi comedy The Mitchells vs. the Machines. The movie was a critical success with a Certified Fresh score of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes. It was also nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 94th Academy Awards.

What do we know about Netflix’s The Mitchells vs. the Machines 2?

According to Variety, Guillermo Martinez and JP Sans have been tapped to helm The Mitchells vs. the Machines 2, which is being written by Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin. Martinez previously worked on the first installment as the head of story. The upcoming animated sequel will serve as his feature directorial debut. Interestingly, Martinez also previously worked as a story artist on KPop Demon Hunters.

The original movie’s director Mike Rianda, and Aditya Sood have signed on as executive producers, while Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Kurt Albrecht are set to produce the movie. Netflix is planning to start the sequel’s production in early 2026. Just like the first installment, the streamer will be distributing the movie as part of a licensing agreement with Sony.

The Mitchells vs. the Machines featured the voices of Abbi Jacobson as Katie Mitchell, Danny McBride as Rick Mitchell, Maya Rudolph as Linda Mitchell, Rianda as Aaron, Eric Andre as tech inventor Mark Bowman, and Olivia Colman as a Siri-like voice assistant called PAL. The story centered around young Katie Mitchell, who embarks on a road trip with her parents and younger brother after they insist on accompanying her to college. However, their trip is cut short when the world is suddenly taken over by electronic devices that have come to life to stage an uprising.

(Source: Variety)

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