Emily Blunt and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson inJungle Cruise.Photo: Walt Disney StudiosDisney’sJungle Cruiseis getting a sequel!One month after its wide release, Disney is working on a sequel to theDwayne JohnsonandEmily Bluntfilm based on the company’s popular and iconic Disneyland ride, according toThe Hollywood Reporter.A spokesperson for Disney did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.Jungle Cruisehas earned $100 million at the domestic box office and $86 million internationally, according toBox Office Mojo. The film is also available on Disney+ with Premier Access.Johnson and Blunt are set to return as Frank Wolff and Dr. Lily Houghton, with screenwriter Michael Green penning the sequel,THRreported.Director Jaume Collet-Serra is also expected to helm the second installment, according to the outlet.Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt inJungle Cruise.Frank Masi/ Disney EnterprisesThe film has cemented itself as a hit, earning $35 million at the domestic box office during its opening weekend in late July.THRreported the movie also earned more than $30 million in Disney+ Premiere Access within its first three days of release.Earlier this month, Johnson thanked fans when the movie debuted at No. 1 in the global box office during its opening weekend.Sharing a video of himself at the gym on Instagram, Johnson told fans, “For those of you who went or watched it from your living room and created a big experience in your living room, I want to thank you guys so much.“RELATED VIDEO: Emily Blunt Says She and Dwayne Johnson Became “Best Buds” While Making ‘Jungle Cruise’“These numbers are coming in and they’re pretty good. I’ll just say that, and I want to say thank you so much for your support,” he continued.He added, “As you guys know, you’ve been on this journey. This journey has been since 2018. Of course, we all dealt with COVID. We had to push everything, but finally it’s out there for the world to enjoy. We wanted to create the adventure of a lifetime and also understood the responsibility of creating something I think that had some real legacy based off the iconic and beloved Disney ride.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Jungle Cruisefollows Dr. Lily Houghton (Blunt) as she travels down the Amazon in search of a powerful ancient tree with the help of a skipper named Frank Wolff (Johnson).In July, Blunt toldAccessthat she and her co-stars loved makingJungle Cruise, and compared the film toIndiana JonesorRomancing the Stone.“It was so warm and joyful,” she said. “I think we all felt nostalgic about making it.”
Emily Blunt and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson inJungle Cruise.Photo: Walt Disney Studios
Disney’sJungle Cruiseis getting a sequel!One month after its wide release, Disney is working on a sequel to theDwayne JohnsonandEmily Bluntfilm based on the company’s popular and iconic Disneyland ride, according toThe Hollywood Reporter.A spokesperson for Disney did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.Jungle Cruisehas earned $100 million at the domestic box office and $86 million internationally, according toBox Office Mojo. The film is also available on Disney+ with Premier Access.Johnson and Blunt are set to return as Frank Wolff and Dr. Lily Houghton, with screenwriter Michael Green penning the sequel,THRreported.Director Jaume Collet-Serra is also expected to helm the second installment, according to the outlet.Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt inJungle Cruise.Frank Masi/ Disney EnterprisesThe film has cemented itself as a hit, earning $35 million at the domestic box office during its opening weekend in late July.THRreported the movie also earned more than $30 million in Disney+ Premiere Access within its first three days of release.Earlier this month, Johnson thanked fans when the movie debuted at No. 1 in the global box office during its opening weekend.Sharing a video of himself at the gym on Instagram, Johnson told fans, “For those of you who went or watched it from your living room and created a big experience in your living room, I want to thank you guys so much.“RELATED VIDEO: Emily Blunt Says She and Dwayne Johnson Became “Best Buds” While Making ‘Jungle Cruise’“These numbers are coming in and they’re pretty good. I’ll just say that, and I want to say thank you so much for your support,” he continued.He added, “As you guys know, you’ve been on this journey. This journey has been since 2018. Of course, we all dealt with COVID. We had to push everything, but finally it’s out there for the world to enjoy. We wanted to create the adventure of a lifetime and also understood the responsibility of creating something I think that had some real legacy based off the iconic and beloved Disney ride.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Jungle Cruisefollows Dr. Lily Houghton (Blunt) as she travels down the Amazon in search of a powerful ancient tree with the help of a skipper named Frank Wolff (Johnson).In July, Blunt toldAccessthat she and her co-stars loved makingJungle Cruise, and compared the film toIndiana JonesorRomancing the Stone.“It was so warm and joyful,” she said. “I think we all felt nostalgic about making it.”
Disney’sJungle Cruiseis getting a sequel!
One month after its wide release, Disney is working on a sequel to theDwayne JohnsonandEmily Bluntfilm based on the company’s popular and iconic Disneyland ride, according toThe Hollywood Reporter.
A spokesperson for Disney did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Jungle Cruisehas earned $100 million at the domestic box office and $86 million internationally, according toBox Office Mojo. The film is also available on Disney+ with Premier Access.
Johnson and Blunt are set to return as Frank Wolff and Dr. Lily Houghton, with screenwriter Michael Green penning the sequel,THRreported.
Director Jaume Collet-Serra is also expected to helm the second installment, according to the outlet.
Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt inJungle Cruise.Frank Masi/ Disney Enterprises
The film has cemented itself as a hit, earning $35 million at the domestic box office during its opening weekend in late July.THRreported the movie also earned more than $30 million in Disney+ Premiere Access within its first three days of release.
Earlier this month, Johnson thanked fans when the movie debuted at No. 1 in the global box office during its opening weekend.
Sharing a video of himself at the gym on Instagram, Johnson told fans, “For those of you who went or watched it from your living room and created a big experience in your living room, I want to thank you guys so much.”
RELATED VIDEO: Emily Blunt Says She and Dwayne Johnson Became “Best Buds” While Making ‘Jungle Cruise’
“These numbers are coming in and they’re pretty good. I’ll just say that, and I want to say thank you so much for your support,” he continued.
He added, “As you guys know, you’ve been on this journey. This journey has been since 2018. Of course, we all dealt with COVID. We had to push everything, but finally it’s out there for the world to enjoy. We wanted to create the adventure of a lifetime and also understood the responsibility of creating something I think that had some real legacy based off the iconic and beloved Disney ride.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Jungle Cruisefollows Dr. Lily Houghton (Blunt) as she travels down the Amazon in search of a powerful ancient tree with the help of a skipper named Frank Wolff (Johnson).
In July, Blunt toldAccessthat she and her co-stars loved makingJungle Cruise, and compared the film toIndiana JonesorRomancing the Stone.
“It was so warm and joyful,” she said. “I think we all felt nostalgic about making it.”
source: people.com
