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The news comes the same day the revisionist fairy tale starring Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton crossed $200 million at the global box office. That’s a significant milestone and key to the decision to go ahead with a sequel that is now officially in development; Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters made its bones overseas. While the pic opened at $19.6 million here January 25, and topped out at $54 million domestically on what Paramount said was a $50 million budget. But they loved it overseas, where the film has done over $150 million. That provides a strong hedge for these high concept action films.
Paramount, MGM and MTV Films were behind the first pic, from Gary Sanchez Productions, whose principals Will Ferrell, Adam McKay and Kevin Messick are expected to return as producers for the second go-round as is Beau Flynn. Tommy Wirkola wrote and directed the first movie, which after this weekend has grossed $205.8M worldwide.
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LOL. Oh Paramount, how cute.
Please only open overseas. Do NOT open the sequel in the US. Interesting how the collective grosses from ‘many different territories makes the film a significant milestone when there are different marketing considerations, e.g. title, cultural norms, etc.
It makes financial sense, but churning out garbage to make 100 million + just makes Americans want to avoid the theaters.
Try telling that to Sony and Constantin about “Resident Evil.” Constantly underperforms in the U.S., but makes a killing overseas. Why else would a sixth installment be coming next year?
I don’t think Paramount will be able to stretch a possible H&G franchise to the absurd lengths “Resident Evil” has, but two more films seem doable. I don’t think the studio can get away with recasting the lead roles for a sequel, though.
Do DTV movies not sell overseas?
Please…please…PLEASE replace Renner with Matt Damon. THAT would be funny.
If people continue to pay money to see trash, that’s all the studios are going to release: more trash.
It wasn’t garbage. It was OK.
But every single movie goer on earth needs to understand the Globe we live on. A poor-to-mediocre film can get made for a reasonable budget. If the producers will spring for a “name” actor (not A+ list, just known), who is willing to work for a reasonable fee, it helps.
The end result is a film that can make a little money in a bunch of different nations. It adds up. On-line and social networking makes it much easier to spread the word. Thus, a mediocre film can make a ton of money.
The DTV movies are a great example. Many of these films could turn into big money makers. I watch a lot of sci-fi films on SyFy. With a few more name actors, and double the SFX budget, lots of those films could make a fortune thanks to increasing global box offices. It may mean a derth of “good” films. But it isn’t changing.
It WAS garbage. The fact that you watch Syfy so much is proof that you have a poor sense of what’s good.
Good luck getting Renner back for the second film. There’s not a shot in the film where he doesn’t look like he’s focused solely on the paycheck. Plus, he’s a big part of two major franchises that take precedence over this one, so…
Why not have Paramount and Warner Bros do a joint film: “Hansel and Gretel Giant Slayers”
This.
You Americans really don’t understand the global market. You think American box office is the only thing that matters when it’s always the lowest percentage of revenue that goes back to the studios. In the next movie we will be Vampire Hunters then Werewolf Hunters.
No, but you can’t blame us for being baffled and amused by the fact that you and your countrymen will consume movies that we made that even we won’t go see. Out of curiosity, how many times did you and your friends go see TROY on opening weekend? My buddies at WB would love to know.
The film may have been made in the states, but it was written and directed by a Norwegian. So we see the crap out of solidarity.
That poster is laughable. So awful.
I wish this wasn’t happening, I really do. But given the marketing spend and push overseas, along with the lack of anything else to see, H&G had the playing field all to itself. Still, audiences stupid enough to see it deserve to have their money taken a second time.
This sounds like a perfect vehicle for McG.
The end is nigh.
Does this mean we get a sequel to Hansel and Gretel Get Baked?! Woot! Woot!
Yes even Hansel & Gretel Witch Hunters will get a sequel. Think about that when you go to sleep tonight, Browncoats.
@joe. Do you know why there will never be a Firefly movie? Because you “Browncoats” are so ANNOYING! We get it, you love Firefly. I hope there’s a Jericho movie before a Firefly movie.
Actually I hate Firefly. I made that post just to piss off the Browncoats. I never said I was one of them. BTW I don’t want to see a Jericho movie either. And Tron Legacy is a piece of shit that will never get a sequel. (I just added that last bit for good measure).
I like you!
Hope its in 3D again, I saw it twice, found it that entertaining
This is where Paramount has fallen? Sequels to movies that didn’t make money but they can try and spin as supposed franchises….look forward to seeing this being made under their low budget label.
Do you understand basic math? It made $200 million worldwide theatrical. Paramount has made good money on this stupid movie. They would be negligent if they did not make a sequel.
Say what you will about Paramount’s decision to make Hansel and Gretel a franchise, but one thing is certain: the sequel cannot possibly be worse than the misguided, unfunny, poorly casted, poorly acted, horribly directed, and frankly misogynistic train wreck that was the original. This is the type of move that makes Americans avoid going to the theaters. Actually, if they replace Jeremy Renner with Nicolas Cage it could be kind of awesome.
How is that certain?
I don’t understand why commenters and reviewers hate this movie so much. I saw it opening weekend, NOT in the USA, and I thought it did what it said on the tin. There were some good lines, Gemma Arterton was brilliant, Jeremy Renner got to let someone else take the lead (but actually looked like it was fun for a change), and it all worked out. I don’t get why everyone continuously trashes it. I mean, it’s not Titanic – it’s pretty good entertainment, for a start. Perhaps it’s just my sense of humour, but I enjoyed it for its lack of up-its-arse Oscar-baitness. It had a pretty good story, I liked the characters, the Big Bad did a great job, and I got some loughs out of the whole thing. What’s not to like?
Also saw it outside the US. The movie had it’s flaws but no worse than most of what’s out there, so I also haven’t understood the hate for it. Personally I’m hoping it leads to an increase in R-rated fantasy/sci-fi films because I know I appreciate my favourite genres not being diluted down so tweens can buy tickets.
the movie was great! so cool that it was Rated R. im stoked! can’t wait!!!
You can never have too much of a good thing, right? (*dripping sarcasm*)
Yes! I enjoyed this movie and I cannot wait to see the sequel if it starts production. Well, I am a bit disappointed since Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton won’t be able to reprise their roles as the Witch killers, but still, can’t wait!
Brilliant news, really enjoyed it!! Was a harmless, fun and entertaining action flick.bout one of my favourite fairy tales! Only downside is the high point was famke janssen, and doubt she be back
thank, Hansel&Gretel will be ever a big story, and the story can have so easy a continuation