Ready for Round Two? Disney’s Jungle Cruise 2 Has Officially Signed On
When the first trip down the Amazon’s winding thickets delivered a wild splash of fun, the crew’s excitement was enough to warrant an immediate follow‑up. Hollywood’s biggest box‑office hit – the $100 million+ jug‑gig – has opened up a green‑lit lane for a sequel starring the same power‑couple: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Emily Blunt.
Who’s on Board?
- Apple‑pie writer Michael Green will translate the script once again.
- Director Jaume Collet‑Serra will steer the ship.
- Jack Whitehall confirms his return with a gig‑gle worthy tweet: “Boom! Jungle Cruise 2: Jolly up the Thames.”
What’s the Wild Plan?
The second adventure will probably unfold between World War I and WWII, with a River Thames cruise – yes, that is the setting folks are buzzing about. The plot hurdles over the fact that “Jungle Cruise” is a bit of a misnomer for the Thames, but hey, who’s counting trees? We’ll see more of the timeline and whether the river keeps the “jungle” factor alive.
More Than Just a River Rumble
Blunt and Johnson aren’t just steering a boat together. They’re soon to captain the first female Pinkerton agent feature for Amazon Studios – a role that promises equal parts gumption and gorgeousness.
Why We’re All in
Disney’s original ride was while it lasted for a dizzying 15 years before changing from theme‑park tantrum to cinema spectacle. The ride’s core is simple: a wily captain (Frank Wolff, as played by The Rock) takes his crew through a swoundal spectacular, searching for the mythical “Tree of Life”. And now, it looks like it’s time for a second round.
So buckle up, grab a giant coffee, and don’t forget your sense of humor. Jungle Cruise 2 promises to be a wild five‑hour roller‑coaster of hilarity, heart, and maybe a few unscripted splash‑downs.
