The sequel to The Mitchells vs. the Machines is currently in development at Netflix.
Prepare for the Mitchell family to take on more rampaging robots in The Mitchells vs. the Machines 2. According to Variety, development for a sequel has officially commenced at Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation.
The Mitchells vs. the Machines was released on Netflix in 2021 after the Covid pandemic delayed its theatrical debut from 2020 to the following year. Initially, Sony had titled the film Connected for its theatrical release, but after its acquisition by Netflix, the title was reverted to its original name. Netflix will handle the distribution of the sequel as part of its agreement with Sony, and both studios are expected to collaborate more closely on this new project.
In the first film, the Mitchell family sets out on a road trip that young Katie Mitchell is reluctant to join, leading to tension with her father, Rick. During their journey, the AI home assistant PAL turns rogue after being deemed outdated by a newer program and uses its robots to capture all humans. The Mitchells must save the world before PAL can enslave humanity. The voice cast included Abbi Jacobson, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph, Mike Rianda, Olivia Colman, Eric André, Beck Bennett, Fred Armisen, John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, and Charlyne Yi.
The original film was a significant success for Netflix and received several nominations at various awards shows. It was co-directed and co-written by Rianda, with Phil Lord and Chris Miller from Spider-verse serving as producers.
The sequel will be penned by the Molyneux Sisters, Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin (The Great North), with Guillermo Martinez and JP Sans directing. This will mark Martinez’s directorial debut, having previously worked on the first film as well as Netflix and Sony’s recent hit KPop Demon Hunters. Rianda will serve as executive producer, while Lord and Miller will reprise their roles as producers.
Production for The Mitchells vs. the Machines 2 is set to start in early 2026.
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The sequel to The Mitchells vs. the Machines is currently in development at Netflix.
Prepare for the Mitchell family to take on more out-of-control robots in The Mitchells vs. the Machines 2. According to Variety, Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation have begun developing a sequel. The…
