Prepare to dive into the deep blue sea once again as we uncover everything we know about
the highly anticipated Luca 2.
From new adventures to lovable sea creatures, let's jump into an ocean of excitement in
this Brief Overview!
Disney and Pixar are still considering the idea of making a sequel to one of their most
praised movies, Luca.
But, looking at their downfall, more precisely, considering Pixar's downfall, it looks like
the company will greenlight a sequel to this successful animated feature soon.
Pixar's latest original releases, especially Elemental, didn't meet the success expectations
they were supposed to meet, and now, the company is expected to go back to sequels and focus
on continuations rather than original projects.
But what could Luca 2 be about?
Is someone on board for this much-needed follow-up?
Let's find out!
The first installment was released in June 2021 and focuses on two young Italian sea
monsters who often dream about being on the mainland.
The film is set in the Italian Riviera, and even though it ends on a positive note, the
conclusion still leaves space for a follow-up, and to be honest, the movie also left us with
a couple of questions.
Critics and fans alike enjoyed the film, giving mostly positive reviews and praising the storylines,
twists, and the film's amazingly talented cast ensemble.
Based on the ending and the statements from director Enrico Casarosa, Luca 2 is going
to happen, and it's just a matter of time until we hear an official announcement from
Pixar.
For those who need a reminder, the film followed the journey of its titular 13-year-old protagonist,
voiced by Canadian actor Jacob Tremblay.
Luca Paguro is an adventurous and brave child that, despite being given strict rules by
his parents, decides to go to the land above, then explores the possibilities of being human
with his new friend, Alberto Scorfano (voiced by Jack Dylan Grazer).
Portorosso resident Giulia Marcovaldo (voiced by Emma Berman) then assists Luca and Alberto
when they decide to go to the Italian Riviera town.
Luca really is an incredible journey where the beloved characters try to find out who
they really are, what they want, and what kind of potential they carry.
As for the conclusion of the film, we see Luca embarking on a brand-new adventure, attending
school with Giulia.
Luca leaves Alberto behind as he goes a separate path and decides to stay in Portorosso to
help his new boss, Giulia's father, Massimo Marcovaldo (voiced by Marco Barricelli).
So yeah, it's safe to say that the film leaves us on what seems to be a cliffhanger because
we really want to see what would happen to Luca, Guilia, and Alberto.
So, what's The Potential Release Date?
Do we have one?
As mentioned before, we are still waiting for Pixar to officially greenlight a sequel
to Luca.
If the company greenlights this project in 2023, we should expect to see the sequel some
time at the end of 2024, at the earliest.
Pixar Studios officially announced Luca in July 2020, and they released the film in less
than a year, meaning they were working on it before July 2020.
Hopefully, they are already discussing follow-up ideas, and the film is in the very early stages
of development.
There are already two Pixar projects set to release in 2023, Elio and a sequel to Inside
Out.
This means that Luca 2 could also come out in 2025.
The good thing is that Luca’s director Casarosa was especially interested in a continuation.
He even shared a couple of ideas for a sequel and mentioned that he would also do a series
if given the possibility.
The director talked about Luca’s future in an interview with Entertainment Tonight.
“When we pitched this, there was no Disney+ at all,” Casarosa said, adding that they
really think about the film and are now in a place where people can pitch a series.
"I think there are wonderful, new things on the horizon that are coming from Pixar in
the long-form format, which are exciting.”
So, Who Else is On Board for Luca 2?
Jacob Tremblay and Jack Dylan Grazer would have to return and reprise their roles if
we want to see an enjoyable film.
The two were perfect fits for their roles, and Luca 2 would be a disappointment without
them.
That's for sure.
There is also the possibility of some cast members not being reached out to reprise their
roles.
Luca’s parents and uncle are just two of these roles.
Since the film would have to focus on Luca’s school experiences outside Portorosso, we
expect to see a bunch of new characters that will make the story more enjoyable.
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Prior to the release of the first film, director Enrico Casarosa revealed that Luca is inspired
by his experiences in the Mediterranean seaport of Genoa, Italy, and the lore of the Liguria
region of Italy as he spent his childhood there.
Hopefully, the second installment will also explore themes such as friendship and identity.
This only brings us to Luca 2 Story Details & Mind-Blowing Theories
If we look at the conclusion of the original movie, we will guess that the sequel would
again focus on the titular character and Giulia at their new school.
This doesn't necessarily mean the story will be set in the school.
It could go to different locations around Northern Italy.
Maybe it will be at the sea monsters' underwater home?
Maybe the fan-favorite characters will go around Portorosso?
There are a lot of possibilities, which is why fans believe Luca deserves to go beyond
its first installment.
Do you?
The original film takes place in the '60s, so maybe there will be a big-time jump with
Luca and his fellas all grown up?
Maybe we'll see Luca in his college years?
What do you guys think is the best idea for a Luca follow-up?
Let us know before we check The Possibility of Luca 2 Happening
There have been several Luca updates recently.
Unfortunately, none of them were OFFICIAL statements, and a lot of fans still remember
the one update that disappointed us all.
About one year ago, Pixar Director Enrico Casarosa denied that Luca's follow-up is under
development.
As mentioned before, fans really want to see what happened to Alberto and Giulia.
What are they up to?
So, Director Enrico Cararosa revealed they are not working on a Luca sequel at the moment
(which was in October 2022,) adding that they are actually working on a brand-new project.
"A sequel is not currently in the works.
I love Luca and its characters of course … but I’m developing a new original film."
Casarosa is an extremely talented person with a lot of experience when it comes to Pixar
movies and seems to be in contact with fans all of the time, sharing updates on his social
media accounts.
He has been answering questions, giving updates, and even recommending books so far.
So, if a sequel to Luca is happening, he'll be the first to share the news.
Casarosa directed Luca and the Pixar animated short La Luna (2011) but also worked on Ratatouille
(2007), Up (2009), Cars 2 (2011), and Coco (2017).
The fact that a sequel was not in development
back in 2022 doesn’t mean they’ll never make one.
These people need a break from the same characters.
They need more time to come up with a proper story, especially for a follow-up since sequels
nowadays lack originality and are often seen as failures.
They even know to ruin an entire franchise.
If you ask me, they can take as much time as they need in order to come up with a proper
story for a continuation.
Something that will be even better than the predecessor.
Also, keep in mind that Toy Story 2 and the Cars sequels took at least 9 years to be made!
That concludes our glimpse into everything we know about Luca 2.
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