Dimension Films has put toothy fish back on the menu. Inexplicably, a sequel’s coming for Piranha 3D, after it only grossed $10 million opening weekend. The Alexandre Aja-directed film was produced by Mark Canton. Whoever didn’t end up eaten is eligible to reprise.
Actually, Canton said that even those actors turned into chum are asking to take a mulligan and get in the sequel. “We had such a good time that even those cast members who ended up dead want to be in the sequel,” he told Deadline. “We’ll have to figure out how that could work. For us, the way the film held up and then opened strong in England showed that there is room for a real 3D popcorn picture. There’s a fan base that’s growing and it is establishing itself as a fun movie where people are laughing and having fun.” Canton said they are working out who among the creative team will return and it sounded like it’s Aja’s sequel to direct if he wants it.






This movie isn’t even worthy of the sci-fi channel. The film is just about catering to what the Weinstein Group thinks appeals to young male demographics. No story at all. You might as well take some spring break videos, slip in some bloody slasher movie clips and voila… At least Jack Ass 3-D should hit the mark this movie missed by a moonshot. 3-D effects sucked.
Joe S,
hopefully you see my post here at the bottom because for some reason i cant reply to your last comment in the thread.
Regarding a 50% drop-off for PIRANHA . . . I ask this, what film HASN’T had a 50% drop-off in the second week. That’s a sucker’s bet. All I’ll say is that we’ll see what the worldwide boxoffice will be in a couple of months and I will say that the film will be profitable.
Is it worth a sequel? Maybe, but honestly i think it’s too soon to tell. I do wish the Weinsteins would take chances on more original content and not sequels, but unfortunately that’s their business model right now.
Piranha 3D hands down best movie of 2010
Fun fun fun
The trailer looked cheesy
But damn the movie was fluid and
Moved fast and was hilarious and tense
At the same time
That is why I love going to movies
To have a blast
PS
Saw a screening of YOU AGAIN
Dreadful!
TOY STORY 3 fell less than 50% in it’s second weekend. And, INCEPTION fell less than 35% in it’s sophomore frame.
…just recently…………..