The recent success of Evil Dead Rise has left fans clamoring for more. Speculation is rife that a sequel could be in the works, potentially making its debut on Netflix. With the series’ intense blend of horror, gore, and humor, it’s no wonder that audiences are eager to see what terrors might await them for a sequel. As rumors swirl and anticipation grows, the question remains about the Evil Dead Rise 2 Sequel.
Here’s everything you need to know about the apparent Evil Dead Rise 2 sequel.
Will Netflix release Evil Dead Rise 2 in the future?
Although Evil Dead Rise 2 has recently gained popularity on Netflix and has consistently ranked among the top 10 most-watched titles, a sequel is unlikely to be released by Netflix.
As a Warner Bros. production, the rights to the film and its potential sequels are held by the studio. However, given the film’s impressive box office performance, which grossed over $146 million worldwide on a $19 million budget, Warner Bros. may consider producing a sequel.
Why an Evil Dead Rise sequel could happen
As previously stated, there is no official confirmation of a sequel at this time. Even if a sequel were to be approved, production could be delayed if director Lee Cronin, known for Evil Dead Rise, is unable to commit due to his other projects.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Cronin’s next project is a horror film titled Thaw. The film follows a group of survivors at sea who encounter a habitable town after the polar ice caps melt.
In an interview with Empire, Sam Raimi, the director of the original Evil Dead trilogy and producer of Evil Dead and Evil Dead Rise, expressed his desire for another installment in the franchise. He indicated that he would be open to either a sequel to the 2013 reboot or a continuation of the Evil Dead Rise storyline.
Raimi further suggested that the Evil Dead franchise could accommodate various types of films, emphasizing that they do not mutually exclude one another. He also hinted at his desire to reunite with Bruce Campbell and producer Rob Tapert, with whom he collaborated on the 1978 short film “Within the Woods,” an early prototype for “The Evil Dead.”
