Disney is developing a sequel to Wild Hogs, one of the studio’s worst films, according to a new report.
Released more than 17 years ago, the 2007 comedy starring John Travolta, William H. Macy, Martin Lawrence and Tim Allen (of “The Santa Clause” fame) casts a stain on the face of Hollywood’s mainstay. It became.
The film grossed a solid $253.6 million worldwide, but was critically acclaimed upon release.
Wild Hogs 2 reportedly in development
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After more than 17 years, Disney may be working on a sequel to its worst movie yet.
According to insider Jeff Snyder, the studio is preparing a sequel to 2007’s Wild Hogs.
The film (which Snyder reports is calling Wild Hogs 2) will likely see the return of the entire original cast: John Travolta, Martin Lawrence, William H. Macy, and Tim Allen. Dew. However, it remains to be seen whether original director Walt Becker will also return.
It is also stated that it is unclear whether the film will be released in theaters or straight to streaming, but given the financial success of the first film (albeit in 2007), it seems likely that it will be released on the big screen. You can expect the same treatment.
This is not the first time a second Wild Hogs movie has been considered, with a sequel originally planned for shortly after the first movie in 2009. The film, subtitled “The Bachelor Ride,” ended up being a roadkill when Disney canceled the project after another major mistake. From Becker and Travolta in the form of 2009’s “Old Dogs.”
The original Wild Hogs is one of Disney’s worst-reviewed films of this century, with a Tomatometer score of 14% and an audience rating of 61% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Why would Disney make Wild Hogs 2?
Seeing the news about a possible Wild Hogs 2 will definitely leave many people perplexed.
Over the years, this road trip comedy has become something of a punchline in its own right, appearing on all kinds of “worst movies of all time” lists.
So why would a Hollywood giant like Disney be interested in reviving such a critically maligned brand? Well, the answer could be as simple as this…money. .
Although a flop when it was released nearly 20 years ago, Wild Hogs did solid business, grossing more than $250 million at the worldwide box office.
This also comes as star-studded legacy sequels are big business in Hollywood.
Another Martin Lawrence film series, Bad Boys, has also seen a resurgence in recent years, with 2024’s Bad Boys for Life doing well at the box office. Perhaps this piqued the ears of Disney’s higher-ups, who searched their back catalog for names that could do something similar.
Names like Travolta, Allen, and Lawrence still resonate with certain audiences, so perhaps this Wild Hogs 2 plan could prove to be a smart business move by Disney higher-ups.
I just hope that this time it will be a really good movie.
Wild Hogs is now streaming on Disney+.
