The first film was a huge success grossing $632 million at the worldwide box office
The prequel Wonka which premiered last December in cinemas managed to win the hearts of the audience grossing $632 million at the worldwide box office.
The Oscar-nominated actor Timothée Salame he played the charismatic role of the eccentric pastry chef created by the famous writer Roald Dahl in 1964. He was joined by a brilliant cast including Olivia Colman, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Hugh Grant and Jim Carter.
“Wonka” director Paul King recently speaking on the “Hey U Guys” podcast at the premiere of “Paddington in Peru,” admitted that a script for “Wonka 2” is in development.
“We’re about halfway through the draft. We have a story we like and we know where we want to take it. I’m going to try to get her some international travel and maybe that’s the only thing I’ll add. I’m hoping to earn some air miles from it,” he said.
Warner Bros. appears to have already locked in December 17, 2027 for an untitled family film, leaving open the possibility that it could be “Wonka 2.”
According to World of Reel, Timothée Salamee is expected to start filming “Dune: Messiah” in the first half of 2026so ‘Wonka 2’ will probably take over next.
