Since the release of Dredd in 2012, fans have been begging for a follow-up film starring Karl Urban – who has also been extremely vocal about his interest in returning as the titular character.
However, during a panel at C2E2 (via ComicBook), Urban offered an update on a sequel, claiming he doesn’t think it’s going to happen especially with the announcement of the planned TV series, Judge Dredd: Mega-City One.
“Listen, I would love to make it, I’m on the record saying that a bunch of times. I don’t know if that’s gonna happen,” Urban responded to a fan when asked about the sequel. “I think that the guys that own the rights to Dredd, Rebellion, I think they’re developing something called Mega-City One and it would just be great to see more Dredd, whether it’s with me or not, it doesn’t matter. I’m a fan of Dredd and there’s so many great stories there. I’d love to see them. And I have no doubt that, someday, someone will make it. It’s just a matter of time.”
Despite quickly developing a loyal and dedicated fanbase, Dredd wasn’t successful at the worldwide box office by earning just over $41 million on a $45 million budget.
Additionally, filmmaker Alex Garland has previously stated he has no interest in returning to the franchise for a sequel despite his love for the character.
“No. It was a pretty crude experience, for a bunch of reasons. At the end of it, I didn’t want to go back. I love Dredd, by which I mean I love the character, but I’m not in any hurry to do that again.”
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