No that’s not a joke, that’s really what they’re calling it – Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 – which might just be one of the clumsiest titles I’ve ever seen.
Either half would be good enough on its own, swapping the two halves around would make it sound better if they’re determined to include both, or they could’ve embraced the clumsiness and gone all out with Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2: Dawn of Social Justice.
Disney revealed the heretofore unknown name of the Wreck-It Ralph sequel yesterday at CinemaCon, as well as confirming that the voices of Jane Lynch (Calhoun) and Jack McBrayer (Felix) would also be returning with the sequel to join John C. Reilly (Ralph) and Sarah Silverman (Vanellope).
The creative team behind 2012’s Wreck-It Ralph, and more recently last year’s smash hit Zootopia, writer / directors Rich Moore and Phil Johnson and producer Clark Spencer are also all returning for the sequel. As the title indicates Ralph will be breaking free from the arcade, presumably through the magic of Wi-Fi, and heading out into the Wild West of the internet.
Rich Moore said at the announcement:
“To take these characters we love and have them enter the enormous world of the internet has given us so much to explore. Our production team has been hard at work designing a world that takes something we all think we know – the internet – but shows it in a whole new, imaginative way.”
If there isn’t a shout-out to Tron or a parody of a Youturnip called ZapWakeCake I’ll eat my non-existent hat. Phil Johnson went on to say:
“We’re so excited to be working with Ralph, Vanellope von Schweetz, Fix-It Felix and Sergeant Calhoun again, and we have new characters we look forward to unveiling. At the center of this film, as in the first one, is the relationship between Ralph and Vanellope, two once-outcasts, who in each other, found true friendship.”
Well if you’re all happy, I’m happy. I loved what the original brought to the table and Zootopia showed they can handle complex issues, so I’m very curious to see how they approach the glorious monster we all fear and love – the internet.
Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 is due for release in the US on 9 March 2018. That’s still a silly name.
Last Updated: March 29, 2017
RinceThis
March 29, 2017 at 09:42
That really is a stupid name. Also, leave my tubes alone!
Original Heretic
March 29, 2017 at 09:57
Was wondering what route they’d take for this sequel. This makes sense.
Now the other cartoon movie I wouldn’t mind seeing a sequel to is Rise of the Guardians.
Ottokie
March 29, 2017 at 09:57
Best news of the day. Now I can stop watching the first one every week.
Original Heretic
March 29, 2017 at 10:28
I watch it twice a week because my two year old boy loves it.
What’s your excuse?
Ottokie
March 29, 2017 at 10:31
This late 20’s boy loves it as well
Original Heretic
March 29, 2017 at 10:33
Ah, yes, it does seem to resonate with children of all ages.
My wife always walks out when we watch it…again…but I sit there glued to the screen with my lad!
HairyEwok
March 29, 2017 at 11:08
I also think its because they use iconic characters we grew up with.
Unavengedavo
March 29, 2017 at 10:06
I feel sorry for Vanellope and Ralph when they reach the dark web.
Ottokie
March 29, 2017 at 10:11
Wreck it Ralph suddenly gets an entirely new meaning O.o
RinceThis
March 29, 2017 at 10:12
HAHA
HairyEwok
March 29, 2017 at 10:11
Psssh Ralph will get rekt by the internet. Also I’m really worried the movie will be riddled with meme’s
Unavengedavo
March 29, 2017 at 10:19
And also, why is there a parody of PornHub in a Disney kids movie? https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/f9567c9c3473f6d420d7986a1cc618ad7cf308222e608197f996067b76e0a3dc.jpg
RinceThis
March 29, 2017 at 10:19
And gurgle 0_O
HairyEwok
March 29, 2017 at 10:31
Still trying to find this gurgle you speak of. There is buZZZaholic though