Dungeons and Dragons Honor Among Thieves Sequel Script Is Finished but the Future Remains Unclear
Dungeons and Dragons – Fans waiting for a script update for a Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves sequel finally got a big one at Comic-Con 2026 in San Diego. “There is a script for a sequel,” director Jonathan Goldstein confirms. The script is done, but the fate of the fantasy adventure is unknown — and not because of any creative issues, but financial ones.
The news is both depressing and hopeful. The creative team is in place, but we’re still waiting to see if Paramount or its partners will actually push the sequel into production.
Why isn’t there a Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves sequel?
“They’ve already done the screenplay, the team was brought on to do the sequel,” director Jonathan Goldstein told the site. “I think the fans are really going to like the story,” he said. “We’d love to have the original cast back.
The script isn’t the problem, the budget is. ““Fantasy films of this size are very expensive to make and the studios were not willing to commit to a sequel after the performance of the first film at the box office,” Goldstein said.
What happened with the first movie?
Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves released in March 2023, received positive reviews from critics and has built a loyal fanbase. But it wasn’t the commercial hit they had hoped for.
The film has grossed about $205 million globally on a reported production budget of $150 million, not accounting for global marketing expenses. Those are respectable numbers, but not enough to persuade the studio that a sequel would be a sure thing.
Is the sequel still in progress?
The script is complete, so the project is past the idea stage and is looking for studio funding and a greenlight to start production. Also, the industry has changed, which has made it more complex as well. Paramount has changed hands since the first film, as has one of the original production companies, eOne. Such changes can impact franchise decisions and long term investment strategies.
But why do fans need to see another go-around?
The film has had a popular run on streaming and through word-of-mouth recommendations, despite modest box-office results. It’s packed with action, comedy and practical fantasy elements and the chemistry of the stars – Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, Regé-Jean Page and Hugh Grant – wins over many fans.
That’s a good sign for many fans that the filmmakers aren’t throwing in the creative towel on the franchise. “The story is there, but the financial commitment to get it to cinemas is not.”
What Does This Mean for the Franchise?
At the moment, the future of Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves is uncertain. A finished script leaves open the possibility of a sequel, but fans should think of the project in development and not working towards filming until a studio officially greenlights production.
If the financial picture changes or the franchise gains popularity over time, the finished screenplay could set the stage for another big-screen campaign.
Sources
People – Jonathan Goldstein said the script for the sequel is done, and he also talked about the money issues, the worldwide box office for the first film and change of studio ownership.
Complex – Reported on Goldstein’s Comic-Con comments, which included that the screen play is complete and the filmmakers would like to welcome back the original cast if the project goes forward.
IMDb News (Background) – Background info on the original film’s box office performance, and past comments on what it would take to make a sequel.
