I think it’s safe to say that anyone that has seen Knives Out is more than happy with this news.

Knives Out was such a good movie. An all-star ensemble cast, a great story complete with twists and turns that’s perfect for multiple re-watches, and the story is told in a matter that sets up for multiple stories to be spun out and told.

I can’t wait to see what Rian Johnson cooks up this time, although it may be a while before we see this due to him writing the new Star Wars trilogy and directing first movie of that new trilogy.

It’s official — Lionsgate is preparing a sequel to its hit “Knives Out,” two of its top executives have confirmed.

CEO Jon Feltheimer and Motion Picture Group Chairman Joe Drake said during Thursday’s conference call with Wall Street analysts that the studio is planning production starts for another “Knives Out” and for “John Wick 4.” The latter has already been dated for a May 21, 2021 release.

Feltheimer noted that “Knives Out” will soon break $300 million at the worldwide box office. It received a trio of Golden Globes nominations and writer-director Rian Johnson received an Oscar nomination in the Best Original Screenplay category for the murder mystery, which stars Daniel Craig, Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Evans, Christopher Plummer, Toni Collette, and Ana de Armas.

Feltheimer also said the movie “serves as further proof that franchises can emerge from any of our content verticals.

Source: Variety