According to actor Vince Vaughn, there’s a solid idea in place for a potential sequel toDodgeball: A True Underdog Story. The 2004 film stands as one of the most quotable andrewatchable comediesof its time, focusing on a group of misfits who enter a dodgeball tournament to try and win the money needed to save their beloved gym. ADodgeballsequelhas been discussed in the two decades since it was released but nothing has been official.
However, several actors from thehilarious sports comedy moviehave given hopeful fans updates from time to time whenever they’re asked about the heavily requested sequel. As the main star of the film, Vince Vaughn is a trusted source and recently, he delivered some positive news about this potential follow-up, even if nothing remains set in stone yet.
Vince Vaughn Claims The Story For Dodgeball 2 Is Good
He Has Other Projects To Wrap Before Possibly Doing Dodgeball 2
Most recently, Vince Vaughn has been in the news as the star ofNonnas, a well-receivedNetflix original movie that has moved up the streaming juggernaut’s trending charts. While promoting that film, Vaughn was, as he often is, asked about the possibility of aDodgeballsequel. When asked about it byThe Hollywood Reporter, Vaughn had this to say:
Dodgeball, actually, there’s an idea that’s pretty good, but nothing for sure…It’s always about if the story’s right, if the extension is something that makes sense. There are ideas that are good with some of these, but you never know what transpires and if it makes sense for everybody. But I’m definitely open to it. I love a lot of those movies and definitely open if something comes to pass.
Vaughn was sure to reiterate that nothing has been greenlit. He also added that even if it were official, he wouldn’t be able to make it for a while because he has a busy upcoming schedule that includesseason 2 of Apple TV+‘sBad Monkeyand another project, though he didn’t specify what that was. Regardless, fans will continue to wait with bated breath for the long-awaited sequel.
Other Actors Have Less Confidence In Dodgeball 2 Being Made
Other Cast Members Aren’t So Sure
Although Vince Vaughn seems to believe a sequel is possible and that there’s a good idea for it, other cast members are far less certain. Alan Tudyk, who played Steve the Pirate in the original film, voiced his concerns about the likelihood of a sequel (viaComicBook.com).Tudyk didn’t seem sure of what he’d heard about the film but had this to say:
This is what’s been reported, that I’ve read at least online, and I’ve kind of heard rumors around. It’s written, Vince likes it, I guess that’s all I know. I don’t know that I’m in it. All I know is this: I threw out my shoulder doing that movie, and now I’m 54, so how am I gonna do that? I don’t know.
The age aspect is a concern since more than 20 years have passed since the original film. These actors are all a bit older and that doesn’t always lend itself to a film with physical and athletic scenes likeDodgeball. Movie magic makes up for a lot of it but clearly,Tudyk is a bit worried about his physical capabilities for a sequel. He did suggest that he could take over the Patches O’Hoolihan role as coach if he can’t play the game.
Justin Long, who played Justin in the original, also spoke about a potential sequel. He was more upbeat, praising the “great idea” for the film and said thathe’d love to do it but only if Ben Stiller would be on board to return as the villainous Dwight Goodman. That said, he admitted that he’s wary of going back to something that is so beloved because you want it to be just as good as the first movie.
Is A Dodgeball Sequel A Good Idea?
Legacy Sequels Haven’t Always Worked
As much as audiences may want a follow-up toDodgeball, it’s tough to say if it’s a good idea.Legacy sequels that are released so long after the previous installment have been a mixed bag over the years, with more misses than hits. Thestandout best legacy sequelsareTop Gun: Maverick, Twisters, Mad Max: Fury Road,andBlade Runner 2049but the issues with legacy sequels are more prominent for comedies likeDodgeball.
Ben Stiller ledZoolander 2,which was viewed as a step down from the goofy original and another 2004 comedy classic,Anchorman, received a 2013 sequel that wasn’t nearly as funny. Another example of these going poorly isDumb and Dumber To, which was met with widespread negative reception. That’s the kind of thingDodgeballiwants to avoid, so if a sequel were to happen, they need to get it right.
