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- Warner Bros. no longer has the rights to the LEGO Movie franchise, as Universal takes over, allowing for new characters and cameos.
- The new LEGO Movie will likely be a live-action and animated hybrid, potentially following the same format as the previous two movies.
- With Universal's access to franchises like Jurassic World and Fast & Furious, the new LEGO Movie could feature new and exciting pop culture references and characters.
The LEGO Movie 3 is on the way, and it means big changes for the beloved franchise. Warner Bros. no longer has the rights to the LEGO Movie franchise, and it has instead moved on to Universal. A new LEGO Movie is in the works, and the cameos and characters used in the next movie won't be from Warner Brothers' LEGO universe. This means none of the characters from the first two films will appear, since their likeness stays with Warner. However, this does open the door for new characters and cameos, as franchises like Jurassic World and Fast & Furious are Universal's and perfect for the LEGO Movie treatment.
This will be an interesting change, as the two LEGO Movies from Warner Bros. were critically acclaimed and box office successes. The spin-off, LEGO Batman Movie, was also well-received, and while The LEGO Ninjago Movie did not receive the same praise, it was still a decent success. Now, with what looks to be a brand-new storyline and brand-new characters, it seems like Universal wants to start fresh. However, with the rumors this might be a live-action and animated hybrid film, it is anyone's guess when it comes to how the next LEGO movie will be received.
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The Movie's Status Was Re-Confirmed In 2022
Though news has been scant since the rights to LEGO shifted over to Universal, the latest update confirms that The LEGO Movie 3 is still happening. Back in 2022, producer Dan Lin spoke candidly about Universal's plans for their newly-acquired toy franchise when saying "We know we have to switch it up & take to a different art form that’s still true to LEGO, we should have some announcements soon… I think we’ve reinvented it in a cool way.” Unfortunately, no such announcement has come in the two years since the quote was given.
The LEGO Movie 3 is Confirmed
Another LEGO Movie Is Planned
Universal is making its own new LEGO Movie, but when it plans to release the film is unknown. Universal took over the LEGO brand in 2020, but nothing has materialized. The movie will be a live-action and animated hybrid film with Adam and Aaron Nee (The Lost City) signed to direct it.
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The LEGO Movie 2 Cast
The Original Cast Probably Won't Return
There is no telling who will be part of the new LEGO Movie. With Universal taking control, don't expect any of the original characters to return. Characters like Batman can't be in the movie anymore since it is a Warner Bros. property. This doesn't mean Will Arnett can't return in a different role, but it is unlikely. Also, Universal's new film is not supposed to be a direct sequel so don't expect Chris Pratt back as Emmet, Will Ferrell as Lord Business, or Elizabeth Banks as Wyldstyle.
The LEGO Movie 3 Story Details
What Could The Next Movie Be About?
There are no hints as to what the new LEGO Movie story will be. However, expect it to be completely different from the first two. This is because the new movie can't use Warner Bros. properties, meaning no more Batman, among many others. However, there are still plenty of pop culture references and cameos from Universal movies. Universal controls major franchises like Jurassic World, Fast & Furious, The Addams Family, the Universal Monsters, and King Kong, among a plethora of others.
It is also important to know that the new LEGO Movie will be a live-action/animated hybrid movie. The first two LEGO Movies were also live-action/animated hybrid movies, with a real kid and his dad collecting the LEGO's, but the toys having an adventure of their own in the LEGO Movie world. With all that said, it is always possible that the new directors will want to differentiate their movie from what came before. If this is the case, this next movie might play a little more straight when it comes to the tales of the LEGO's and their place in the world.