The Last Witch Hunter 2 has received a significant update.
The Last Witch Hunter is a 2015 fantasy action film directed by Breck Eisner. It stars Vin Diesel as an immortal witch hunter named Kaulder, with supporting performances from Rose Leslie as Chloe, Elijah Wood as Dolan 37th, and Michael Caine as Dolan 26th.
What is the update on The Last Witch Hunter 2?
Following Diesel’s recent hint that The Last Witch Hunter 2 was in the works, Lionsgate has confirmed they are actively developing a sequel to the 2015 film.
A first-look image for The Last Witch Hunter 2 has also been revealed and can be seen below:
Diesel will reprise his role in the upcoming film. Caine is also set to return, although his agreement has not yet been finalized. The movie is being developed in collaboration with Diesel’s One Race Films and Lionsgate. A filming start date has not yet been established, but Lionsgate indicated they anticipate a “fast path to production.”
“The Last Witch Hunter has evolved since its theatrical release into a global fan favorite, with audiences continuing to discover and rewatch it across all platforms over the past decade,” stated Lionsgate’s Adam Fogelson. This enduring enthusiasm indicates there is a demand for more stories set in this universe. Vin and I have collaborated many times over the years, and he is a true force in our industry. I’m excited to reunite with him as he returns to this iconic role and thrilled by how advancements in filmmaking technology now allow us to economically deliver a sequel on an even more ambitious scale.”
Inspired by Diesel’s own Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, The Last Witch Hunter grossed approximately $146.9 million at the global box office. It is currently available for streaming on Peacock and Plex.
Source: Lionsgate
