Pixar Legend Confirms ‘Ratatouille 2’ Isn’t Happening, but There’s a Catch [Exclusive]
Pixar director Brad Bird has officially addressed the future of the Ratatouille franchise following recent public speculation.
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Coverage from Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, Collider, MovieWeb, and Gamereactor UK emphasizes Bird's statement that the story is considered complete. Reports highlight a tension between the director's creative stance and reported ongoing interest from the studio.
Future reports will track whether Pixar shifts its position regarding the franchise. Coverage does not yet specify if any alternative projects involving the Ratatouille intellectual property are under consideration.
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Quick answers
Is a Ratatouille sequel in development?
No, director Brad Bird stated that the story has already been told.
What was Patton Oswalt's role in this?
Oswalt sparked recent speculation by stating he would be interested in a sequel under specific conditions.
Does Pixar want to make a sequel?
According to reports, there is interest from the studio despite the director's refusal to proceed.
Coverage (5)
- 'Ratatouille 2' Fate Finally Confirmed by Disney Director a Week After Patton Oswalt Sparked Speculation MovieWeb · 10h ago
- Patton Oswalt would love to make a Ratatouille 2 provided it isn't "just a money grab" Gamereactor UK · 10h ago
- Brad Bird On A ‘Ratatouille’ Sequel: “No, We Told That Story” Deadline · 10h ago
- ‘Ratatouille’ Director Shuts Down Sequel Talk Despite Pixar’s Interest: “We Told That Story” The Hollywood Reporter · 10h ago
- Pixar Legend Confirms ‘Ratatouille 2’ Isn’t Happening, but There’s a Catch [Exclusive] Collider · 10h ago
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