See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

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.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?

32 Articles

All
Left
2
Center
3
Right
1
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 50% of the sources are Center
50% Center
Factuality

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Newsweek broke the news in United States on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of (0)