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Universal and Imagine Plan Live-Action Sequel to Ron Howard’s The Grinch

Trade reports say an early screenplay exists with Jim Carrey reportedly in talks to return, leaving casting, plot and timing unresolved.

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Overview

  • Mid-June, Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment posted on Instagram that a sequel to the 2000 live-action Grinch is in planning and linked Ron Howard to the project.
  • The Hollywood Reporter and other trades say writers Alec Berg, Jeff Schaffer and David Mandel have produced an early draft of the screenplay.
  • Multiple outlets report Jim Carrey is in negotiations to reprise the title role and producer Brian Grazer is expected to be involved, but those items remain unconfirmed by the studios.
  • Key production details are still open: no formal casting announcements, no plot description, no production start date and unresolved questions about makeup and physical demands for the role.
  • The move builds on the original film’s commercial and awards legacy—the 2000 movie grossed about $350 million worldwide and won the 2001 Oscar for Best Makeup—which helps explain why studios are exploring a sequel and the possible holiday box-office appeal.