The recent release of The Garfield Movie has created a buzz among the audience. Fans who enjoyed the Mark Dindal directorial and every aspect of it, including Chris Pratt’s vocal performance as the iconic orange tabby cat, are curious about a potential sequel. Will there be a The Garfield Movie 2 and when will it come out?
Here’s all The Garfield Movie 2 release date information we know so far, and all the details on when it is coming out.
Is there a The Garfield Movie 2 release date?
The Garfield Movie 2 does not have an official release date, but it will likely be announced in the future.
Chances of The Garfield Movie 2 happening are all dependent on the box office success of the first film, since box office success are a strong deciding factor in the greenlighting of most Hollywood sequels. As of this writing, the Chris Pratt starring movie has grossed over $97 million worldwide at the box office ($31 million domestically and $66 million internationally), with its $60 million budget.
Thus, The Garfield Movie would need to make at least twice its budget, that is, $120 million and likely even more (to recoup both budgetary and marketing costs) to become successful and increase its chances of getting a sequel.
However, on the other hand, the post-credits scene of The Garfield Movie did seem to tease a sequel, when a comic strip appeared on the screen after the credits rolled and Garfield broke the fourth-wall to ask audiences if they were anticipating a sequel.
Since The Garfield Movie 2 has not yet been officially announced, there is no confirmed cast. However, Chris Pratt and Samuel L. Jackson could reprise their voice roles of Garfield and Vic, given how the first film’s ending showed Vic promising to visit his son Garfield often.
Where is The Garfield Movie 2 coming out?
The Garfield Movie 2 could come out in theaters, before it is later made available for streaming.
This is because the first film premiered in theaters, with plans for it to come out on streaming also likely having been put in place by Sony. Hence, assuming a similar pattern takes place again, The Garfield Movie 2 could also first come out in theaters and later drop on streaming platforms.
The official synopsis of The Garfield Movie reads:
“Garfield, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father – scruffy street cat Vic – Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a hilarious, high-stakes heist.”
