The sequel is expected to pick up directly after the cliffhanger of the first movie:

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While there is no official release date, the project is considered "in development hell" but with significant momentum from the creative team. The recent acquisition of 20th Century Fox by Disney has complicated matters, as Disney must approve the budget, but the film's streaming performance on Disney+ and Hulu has demonstrated strong viewership metrics.