Last month, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Disney was developing Princess Diaries 3. Although there is no deal Ann Hataway In order to return, the actress publicly expressed her support for the third film and her willingness to return if it happens. However, there are no other details about the film other than the screenwriter.

Like Princess Diaries 3, many other threequels are already in active studio development, but the audience does not know anything about them. From highly anticipated third installments of a beloved series to unexpected new chapters of dormant franchises, these films are among Hollywood’s most enigmatic emerging projects.

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“Equalizer 3”

Denzel Washington in The Equalizer.

Denzel Washington still dominates the box office. The third film in his successful Equalizer The franchise is slated to premiere in September 2023, but plot details have yet to be revealed. The series revolves around former US Marine turned DIA intelligence officer Robert McCall as he finds himself in increasingly dangerous situations in his constant efforts to protect others.

Few details about Equalizer 3 known. Antoine Fuqua back to straight and Dakota Fanning joined the cast, reuniting her with Washington nearly twenty years after working together in man on fire. However, the plot is still unknown, as well as whether any of the previous actors of the series will play their roles.

“Legally Blonde 3”

Elle Woods with one arm around her waist in court in Legally Blonde
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Resse Witherspoon determined to bring Blonde in law series back for the third round. One of the best legal stories involving women. Blonde in law focuses on the perky and ambitious Elle Woods as she attends Harvard Law School and goes to the US Congress.

The second film in the series received mixed reviews from critics, but was a commercial success, sparking speculation about a third film. However, almost twenty years have passed, and the long-awaited triquel has not appeared. However, Witherspoon seems determined to make the film, recently stating what inspires her Top Shooter: Mavericksuccess in realizing a project worthy of the charm of Elle Woods. Alas, there is no news about the film, not even a casting announcement.

“Princess Diaries 3”

Queen Clarissa and Mia at the ball in The Princess Diaries

In November 2022, Disney confirmed the development of a third Princess Diaries film and announced Aadrita Mukherjee as a screenwriter. However, there was nothing else in the announcement: no director, no release date, not even confirmation that Hathaway and Julie Andrews returned.

The following month, Andrews stated that it was “too late” to make the film, stating that too much time had passed for the project to be possible. With Hathaway enthusiastic about a third film and Andrews skeptical, could the project work? Will Andrews miss it? Worst of all, will Disney choose to reboot without any of the original cast members? At this age, everything is possible.

“Paddington in Peru”

Paddington holding an orange and looking straight ahead in Paddington 2

First two Paddington movies are modern classics. The films about a cute bear from Peru who comes to London to live with the Brown family are unabashedly positive and sweet, two heartfelt and sweet adventures that no one can resist.

The third film is not difficult, especially after Paddington 2critical acclaim and commercial success. June 2022 Paddington in Peruwas officially announced, as was the film’s new director, Dougal Wilson. The film is set to begin production in early 2023, hinting at a 2024 release. However, there are no details about the plot or the returning cast, although the title implies that the ever-polite bear may leave the Brown family in search of adventure at home.

“National Treasure 3”

Ben and Abigail are looking at something in National Treasure: Book of Secrets.

Though National treasure the franchise recently returned with the ill-fated TV spin-off National Treasure: Edge of History, the main series could return for a third round. In August 2022 producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed that negotiations are underway for a third film and even a script has been written. He also stated that he would give the script to the star of the series. Nicolas Cage soon.

Later that year, while promoting the show, the actor Justin Bartha confirmed that there is indeed a script for a third film. There is no official news about the third film, so everything remains speculative for now. However, with Bruckheimer on board, Ben Gates’ return to the big screen may only be a matter of time.

“Sister act 3”

Sister Mary Clarence with the monks' choir behind her in Sister Act.

Whoopi Goldberg starred in the first two sister act movies. The Oscar winner played Deloris Van Cartier, a Las Vegas headliner who is sent to a convent as part of the Witness Protection Program. There, she helps reshape the choir, bringing it to life with all the style and glitz of show business.

Although both films were commercial successes, the third film never came to fruition. The first film became a popular Broadway show, rekindling interest in the series, but it wasn’t until the arrival of Disney+ in 2020 that a third film was officially approved. At the end of 2021 sister act 3 found his screenwriter and director in Tim Federle and Madhuri Shekar. A year later, in October 2022, Goldberg stated that she was “awaiting the script at the end of the month”. With no further developments or casting news aside from Goldberg’s return, fans won’t see this long-awaited sequel until 2024 at the earliest.

“Now You See Me 3”

Walter Mabry sits with a group of magicians in the movie Illusion 2.

Now you see me The franchise took everyone by surprise. Like two classic heist movies that see the heroes rack up big bucks, this duology went viral, grossing over $350 million worldwide despite lukewarm reviews from critics. The franchise has also attracted top-notch talent, including Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Mark Ruffalo, Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman.

After years of silence Now you see me 2 came out in 2016! - The franchise came back to life in September 2022 with the announcement that Ruben Fleischer lead the triquel. Fleischer had already worked twice with Eisenberg and Harrelson in Zombieland films, so his logical choice as a director. However, there is still no official confirmation of the return of the actors, although they will probably return, especially now that Fleischer is behind the camera.

“Quiet Place 3”

First Quiet place the film was a massive hit, grossing $340 million on a production budget of $17 million and receiving near universal acclaim. The sequel was released three years later, after multiple delays due to the pandemic, to positive reviews and grossing almost $300 million at a time when theaters were just getting back to work.

During promotions for the second film Emily Blunt declaredJohn Krasinski planned to make a third film in this series. Almost a year later, Krasinki officially announced the third film, hinting at a 2025 release date. However, it is unclear if Blunt will reprise his role. There is also a spin-off in development, A Quiet Place: Day Onestarring Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o and very strange things breakthrough Joseph Quinnwhich will premiere on March 8, 2024.