James Wan opens up about the possibility of Malignant 2 being produced. 'This is what I would say for Malignant 2. If the fans want it, I want them to make a big noise with the studio. And that’s how you did it. RestoreTheMalignantUniverse.'
With just over a year gone since its predecessor, director James Wan addresses a possible Malignant 2. The first filmed starred Annabelle Wallis as Madison Lake-Mitchell, a young nurse who loses her baby after an argument with her abusive husband, who himself is killed in a bizarre fashion.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY Based on a story from Wan, his wife/actor Ingrid Bisu and writer Akela Cooper, the film hit theaters and HBO Max in September 2021 to generally favorable reviews from critics and audiences alike, with praise aimed at Wan's direction, the giallo and Dark Castle Entertainment throwback vibes, and Malignant's off-the-wall third act twist.
This is what I would say for Malignant 2. If the fans want it, I want them to make a big noise with the studio. And that’s how you did it. #RestoreTheMalignantUniverse. That’s what needs to be done for a Malignant 2 to happen. What Could Malignant 2 Be About? Though the original movie ended on a fairly satisfactory note, there were a number of unanswered questions audiences have hoped to see answered in a potential Malignant 2.
As Wan notes, most studios rely on box office numbers and fan followings, and while the first Malignant movie may have been a critical success, its box office did suffer amid competition from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Candyman, as well as the simultaneous theatrical and streaming release. Given Warner Bros.