The Unlikely Demise of Dungeons & Dragons 2: A Cautionary Tale of Franchise Fatigue The recent admission by Jonathan Goldstein, co writer and co director of the live action adaptation of Dungeons & Dragons, that a hypothetical sequel is unlikely to happen has sparked disappointment among fans.
The movie's $208 million worldwide box office haul against a $150 million budget was never sufficient to justify the financial risks involved in producing another installment.
The underlying reason for Paramount Pictures' decision making is not just the movie's poor performance at the box office, but rather the studio's prioritization of established properties like Star Trek and Dune over new projects.