Variety says Sony Pictures Animation (SPA) is starting production on direct-to-DVD sequel Open Season 2, with a 2009 release likely.
Though Open Season grossed just a so-so $85 million domestically and $105 million overseas, Sony felt the film performed strongly in home video and that, with a good follow-up story, it would help meet the goal of increasing SPA’s output.
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