Bambi: The Reckoningdirector Dan Allenaddresses a potential sequel, ahead of theAvengers-style crossover.The Twisted Childhood Universe,known mainly forWinnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey, continues reimagining beloved characters. The latest entry, depicting a gruesome version ofBambi, a Life in the Woods, premiered on July 25.
The horror movie,produced by Rhys Frake-WaterfieldofBlood and Honeyfame, centers on a grieving deer who becomes violent and pursues humans after his mother is killed. Thecast ofBambi: The Reckoningincludes Roxanne McKee, Tom Mulheron, Samira Mighty, Nicola Wright, and Russell Geoffrey Banks.
In an interview withScreenRant’s Grant Hermanns, Allen addressed a possibleBambi: The Reckoningsequel. Despite ideas about potential kill scenes, Allen explained thata sequel has not been discussedbecause of the timeframe surroundingBambi: The Reckoning.
Since thePoohniverse: Monsters Assemblecrossoveris being prepared,he teased that sequel discussions could happen, but may not necessarily be confirmed so soon. Read his comments below:
No. Actually, a couple of times we’ve come up with some silly kills, some silly ways for Bambi to kill people. But besides that, not really, simply because we filmed this last January, and it’s still not out yet, all the others have been such tight turnarounds. So, once this comes out, I think maybe we’ll start having that conversation. But I know that the focus, because I’m involved in Pinocchio, as well, I’m editing that with Rhys, is on Poohniverse, so maybe the conversations will continue happening. But they’re more like chats over a cup of tea than they are sort of sit down, “Let’s make it happen” at this stage.
What This Means For Bambi: The Reckoning
A Bambi Sequel May Not Be Ruled Out
BeyondBlood and Honey, the slasher franchise has released aPeter Panadaptation, andPinocchio: Unstrungis on the way. Because the Poohniverse has quickly expanded, it makes sense that a sequel is not top of mind but, shouldBambi: The Reckoningbecome as popular as some other installments,audiences may want to see more of the grisly deer.
While not a sequel, Bambi will return inPoohniverse: Monsters Assemble, which unites all the Twisted Childhood Universe characters. Details surrounding the movie and Bambi’s role remain unknown. However, Scott Chambers, who appeared inBlood and Honey 2anddirectedPeter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare, revealed in January thatthe crossover was aiming to film this summer.
Early reactions toBambi: The Reckoningseem mixed, but a sequel cannot be easily ruled out. Based on the comments from Allen, another Bambi movie may be unlikely to happen right away, althoughcommercial success and standout moments inMonsters Assemblecould lead the film series to circle back.
Our Take On A Bambi: The Reckoning Sequel
It Would Not Be The First Poohniverse Film To Earn One
There is interest in the Poohniverse, particularly among genre fans, so it will be interesting to see what becomes of Bambi. Should a sequel toBambi: The Reckoningeventually get made,it could go on to be as favored asBlood and Honey, which released a follow-up last year.
In the meantime,Poohniverse: Monsters Assembleshould be an exciting installment, where audiences can experience Bambi alongside other notable franchise additions, andperhaps get an idea of what else he can do in another movie.
