Whispers of a Warcraft Sequel: Hints of Future Adaptations from Blizzard

The possibility of a sequel to the Warcraft movie remains uncertain, but there are hints of optimism from Blizzard. When the film launched in 2016, its reception was mixed. Critics were generally unimpressed, yet fans showed significant enthusiasm, contributing to its position among the highest-earning adaptations of video games, standing only behind hits like Detective Pikachu, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and the immense triumph of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The film boasts a respectable audience score of 76% on Rotten Tomatoes.

With these factors in play, the question arises: will a sequel to the Warcraft film ever come to fruition? I had the chance to engage with Holly Longdale, who serves as the executive producer and vice president at World of Warcraft, during the 30th Anniversary celebrations for the franchise in London. In our discussion about the Warcraft film, Longdale mentioned that no options are being disregarded.

I followed up by inquiring whether Blizzard has considered other adaptations from the Warcraft universe. Longdale expressed a desire to explore various possibilities but indicated that there are currently no specific plans in development.

In summary, fans should not completely dismiss the idea of future adaptations from the Warcraft franchise. While there are no immediate projects on Blizzard's agenda, the company remains focused on advancing the franchise, especially in the realm of video games, potentially gearing up for its centenary celebration one day.

Don’t miss the complete interview featuring Longdale and Ion Hazzikostas, who serves as the director of World of Warcraft.