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The treasure-hunting fantasy adventure "Jungle Cruise," starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, premiered in 2021 during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Released simultaneously in theaters and on streaming, the film ultimately grossed over $200 million worldwide. While this figure represented a loss for a production with a reported $200 million budget, Disney Studios, considering the unique distribution circumstances, still opted to pursue a sequel that year, announcing development for a second installment.
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However, four years later, Johnson, who served as both star and producer, has now confirmed that the sequel plans have been scrapped. "I don't think there's going to be a sequel," Johnson stated. "I think with the change of leadership at Disney, and then, you know, COVID, there was a lot of strategic changes that were made. COVID, in so many ways, changed our business. I guess they just evaluated the IP and said, 'We've made one, and we're not sure if we should make another one.' Regardless of the great chemistry Emily and I had." Blunt, the film's co-star, also commented, "They just didn't want to go on another cruise, and that's okay."
via： Entertainment Weekly