Happy Death Day 2U hit theaters just a few days ago and those that have already ventured out to see it were left itching to know if a third installment was in the future. Fortunately, a third installment to Happy Death Day is a strong possibility.
For those who are unfamiliar with Happy Death Day , it is a film that instantly connected with audiences back in 2017 when it was released. Between the success of the film and the cult-like following it developed, it inspired the creation of the sequel, Happy Death Day 2U .
According to the Box Office Mojo , the sequel of the film reportedly pulled in just shy of 4 million at the box office when the revenue was tallied just a day after its theatrical release.
Pop Sugar reports that not only does the plot line of the second film lend itself to the addition of a third installment, but there are several other indicators that point to another film as well. The outlet states one of the main reasons a third film may already be in consideration – and possibly already in the works – is because the Christopher Landon (writer and director) has openly expressed an interest in a third run at Happy Death Day .
Speaking to Entertainment Weekly , Landon explained he has a “really bonkers” idea for a third installment. He also revealed to the publication that he has always imagined Happy Death Day as a trilogy. So, he believes whether a third installment happens is really just a matter of if the second installment does well enough to justify making a third.
What would the third installment be about? While Landon did make it known he had a clear plot line in mind for a third movie during a few different interviews, he and his cast members will remain pretty tight-lipped on the details of the story line. Unfortunately, it is way too early for any spoilers to leak.
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— Universal (@UniversalHorror) February 16, 2019
While speaking to Pop Sugar , the film’s leading lady, Jessica Rothe, dished about how a potential plot line might revolve around an idea that came up during a conversation she had with her co-star, Israel Broussard.
“Well, it seems to me there’s an obvious progression: Movie one: Tree saves herself. Movie two: Tree saves her friends. Movie three: Tree saves the world? So I actually have no idea if that’s it, but I’m gunning for that.”
She added: “All I know is, whatever I’m expecting, it will be completely different from anything I could ever imagine, but I also know and trust that it will be the appropriate bookend to this wonderful journey we’ve gone on with these crazy people.”
‘Happy Death Day 2U’: How end-credits scene sets up No. 3 (spoilers!) #MyFairLady #GroundhogDay https://t.co/6oyCfvXJPz pic.twitter.com/KEYpgPzmUj
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While Universal hasn’t officially signed off on a third movie yet, chances are pretty good it is going to happen. During his interview with Entertainment Weekly , Landon also teased that there was a “big clue” hidden within the second movie and encouraged those going to stick around when the movie ends for the end credit clip.
