Nearly two weeks after Clifford the Big Red Dog‘s simultaneous theatrical and Paramount+ debut, Deadline brings word that Paramount Pictures is already developing a follow-up sequel to the live-action/CG-hybrid film. Further details about whether or not the Clifford the Big Red Dog sequel will retain the first film’s cast and creative team are still being kept under wraps. It’s also unclear if the project is being developed for a theatrical release or a Paramount+ release.
Since its debut last November 10, the family comedy currently sits at a domestic gross of over $30 million. It has also become the streamer’s most-watched original film to date. The film is still slated for an international rollout for the next two months as it is set to arrive in France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Korea, and Australia in December, and in Japan in late January.
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Clifford The Big Red Dog stars Darby Camp (Big Little Lies) as Emily, Jack Whitehall (Jungle Cruise) as Uncle Casey, John Cleese (Monty Python) as Mr. Bridwell, Sienna Guillory (Resident Evil) as Maggie, and Tony Hale (Veep) as Tieran. It will also feature Izaac Wang, Rosie Pere, Kenan Thompson, Paul Rodriguez, and Jessica Keenan Wynn.
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“When middle-schooler Emily Elizabeth meets a magical animal rescuer who gifts her a little, red puppy, she never anticipated waking up to find a giant ten-foot hound in her small New York City apartment,” reads the synopsis. “While her single mom is away for business, Emily and her fun but impulsive uncle Casey set out on an adventure that will keep you on the edge-of-your-seat as our heroes take a bite out of the Big Apple. Based on the beloved Scholastic book character, Clifford will teach the world how to love big!”
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Based on the children’s book series by Norman Bridwell, the film is directed by Walt Becker from a screenplay written by Jay Scherick & David Ronn and Blaise Hemingway. It is also being produced by Jordan Kerner and Scholastic Entertainment’s Deborah Forte.
