Summary
- Dungeons & Dragons may have underperformed at the box office, but its TV show update shows a bright future for the franchise.
- A live-action TV show is more exciting than another movie, offering a better format for the game's rich lore and character-driven story.
- Despite positive reception, Honor Among Thieves 2 is unlikely to happen as Paramount+ leans towards a television future for the franchise.
Dungeons & Dragons saw critical success with its 2023 film, but its next live-action release is even more exciting than Honor Among Thieves 2. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves offered an entertaining spin on the beloved role-playing game, and it received positive reviews from general audiences and critics alike. Although the film underperformed at the box office — per The Numbers, it grossed just over $207 million on a $150 million budget — it had an overwhelmingly warm reception. And it seems Dungeons & Dragons isn't done with its time on-screen.
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves |
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Release Date |
March 30, 2023 |
Worldwide Box Office Gross |
$207 854,947 |
Rotten Tomatoes Critics' Score |
91% |
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score |
93% |
Paramount's Honor Among Thieves 2 could still happen as well. However, a live-action TV show is way more exciting than another movie for a few key reasons.
Dungeons & Dragons Works Better As A TV Show Than As A Movie
The Paramount+ Series Will Be Able To Delve Deeper Into D&D Lore
Although Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves fans may have been waiting for a sequel update, the Paramount+ show is even more exciting than another movie. In general, the RPG is more suited to a TV format than a feature film. That's because Dungeons & Dragons has a huge amount of lore, which is easier to cover in multiple seasons of a TV series than in a single theatrical release. A TV show will allow the story to naturally flow through the different races and monsters present in Dungeons & Dragons, giving fans of the game a more satisfying adaptation.
Dungeons & Dragons is also an immersive, character-driven game, which a TV show will convey better than a film. A TV series will have more time to focus on a large cast of characters, making it easier for viewers to step into their shoes. This is crucial for any Dungeons & Dragons adaptation that hopes to capture the magic of the game. And that's precisely why the franchise's next live-action release is so exciting.
Honor Among Thieves 2 Is Unlikely To Happen (Despite The First Movie Being Great)
While the Dungeons & Dragon TV show appears to have a future on Paramount+, Honor Among Thieves 2 seems less likely to happen, even with the first movie's positive reception. Although Chris Pine has given confident updates about the sequel — and a Dungeons & Dragons show could spark more excitement for a second film — it's hard to overlook how little profit the first Honor Among Thieves movie made. Paramount and Hasbro may not be willing to give a second installment a try based on that alone, especially if they're already pursuing a television future for Dungeons & Dragons instead.
Doric actor Sophia Lillis has also expressed a desire for an Honor Among Thieves 2.
Source: Rotten Tomatoes, The Numbers
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
- Release Date
- March 23, 2023
- Runtime
- 134 minutes
- Director
- Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley
Cast
Holga
Edgin
WHERE TO WATCH
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves follows a cunning thief and a group of unlikely adventurers on a quest to recover a lost relic. The film details their epic heist, which takes a perilous turn as they encounter formidable adversaries, adding complexity to their mission.
- Writers
- John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein
- Franchise(s)
- Dungeons & Dragons
- Studio(s)
- Paramount Pictures, Hasbro, Entertainment One
- Distributor(s)
- Paramount Pictures
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