In Brief: Chris Pratt to Star in 'Garfield 2' and More
GLOBAL, JUL 8 – Chris Pratt returns as Garfield and will also produce the sequel following the original's $260 million global gross on a $60 million budget, motivating continuation of the franchise.
- On Wednesday, Alcon Entertainment announced Chris Pratt's return as Garfield in a sequel, with Sony Pictures set to distribute globally.
- Following the original’s $260 million global gross, Sony and Alcon greenlit the sequel due to its box office success and Garfield’s popularity, supported by the comic strip's record syndication.
- Currently, producers are in talks with writers and directors, with additional cast and release date still to be announced.
- More broadly, Garfield's status as the world's most widely syndicated comic strip and Pratt’s expanding animated portfolio highlight the sequel’s long-term franchise potential.
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In brief: Chris Pratt to star in 'Garfield 2' and more
Chris Pratt is returning to voice the famous orange cat in a sequel to his recent animated Garfield film. The actor made the announcement in a video shared to Instagram. “Your favorite house cat is making a comeback… Garfield 2 coming soon!” Pratt captioned the post. In the video, Pratt carries a stack of pizzas. He opens up a pizza box, where he finds the words “Garfield 2” written on top of the pie … Regé-Jean Page is going to star in and exec…
Chris Pratt to Return as Garfield in Sequel to 2024 Animated Film
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. The much-loved orange cat is making a comeback. Actor Chris Pratt is all set to voice Garfield once again in a sequel to 2024's The Garfield Movie, which made more than $230 million at the global box office, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Entertainment News | Chris Pratt to Return as Garfield in Sequel to 2024 Animated Film.
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