Steven Spielberg’s underrated pop culture masterpiece, Ready Player One, is getting a sequel, though it’s missing one crucial element.
The Tyrannosaurus Rex from Jurassic Park. A recreation of The Overlook Hotel. The DeLorean from Back to the Future. These are just some of the pop culture references found inSteven Spielberg‘sReady Player One, of which there are almost too many to count.
While initial reactions to Ready Player One were mixed, it’s been expected that a sequel will follow to adapt the second book. Now, we finally have confirmation from Spielberg himself — but there’s a catch.
Steven Spielberg won’t direct Ready Player Two
Speaking toRoger Friedman, Steven Spielberg has confirmed that although Ready Player Two is in development, he won’t be directing — instead, he’ll produce it.
The book debuted at number one on The New York Times Best Seller list when it was released. However, the reviews that followed skewed towards the negative. According to Cline, Spielberg had a hand in the writing process of the sequel.
It’s no surprise that the second movie is in development. Upon release, Ready Player One grossed around $607 million at the box office, and even earned anOscarnomination for Best Visual Effects. However, fan-wise, audiences were incredibly split about the sci-fi adventure. Still, they have suggestions about who could replace Spielberg if there has to be a sequel.
“Bring on Robert Zemeckis, the rightful director that should’ve done part one,” saidone X user.
“I think another Spielberg-produced, Zemeckis-directed movie is long overdue, don’t you?”said another.
We’ll be sure to keep you updated on Ready Player Two details. In the meantime, check out all themovies to streamthis month.
Jessica Cullen is a TV and Movies Writer on Dexerto’s UK team. She’s previously written for The Digital Fix, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, Slate and more. Aside from being the residential Yellowstone expert, she also loves Westerns, ’90s action movies, and true crime. You can email her here: jessica.cullen@dexerto.com.
