The Mitchells vs the Machines has confirmed a surprise sequel which is set to begin production early next year. One of Netflix\u2019s best-ever original movies, the first film was a hit among critics and viewers alike<\/a> and received a nomination for best animated feature at the Oscars.<\/p>\n The upcoming sequel will see Guillermo Martinez and JP Sans come together to co-direct. Martinez served as head of story for the first Mitchells film, while Sans served as co-director on this year’s The Bad Guys 2 (per Variety<\/a>).<\/p>\n The Molyneux sisters Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin are on board to pen the screenplay.<\/p>\n Like KPop Demon Hunters, Netflix will distribute The Mitchells vs the Machines sequel as part of a deal with Sony. The first instalment was originally intended for release by Sony, but Netflix released it as a Netflix original after acquiring it from the company.<\/p>\n Directed by and starring Michael Rianda, the first film, which stars Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph and Abbi Jacobson, follows the Mitchell family and their dog as they take on the robot apocalypse while on a road trip.<\/p>\n Netflix<\/span><\/p>\n Related: <\/strong>Best streaming services<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The logline reads: “A robot apocalypse put the brakes on their cross-country road trip. Now it’s up to the Mitchells – the world’s weirdest family – to save the human race.”<\/p>\n Released in 2021, The Mitchells vs the Machines boasts a near-perfect 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes<\/a> from 212 reviews, with many critics praising the animation style and story.<\/p>\n “Take away the serrated satirical edges, and you’re still left with a surprisingly delightful story about a dysfunctional family learning how to connect again,” penned Rolling Stone<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sony Pictures Animation – Netflix<\/span><\/p>\n Related: <\/strong>How <\/strong>KPop Demon Hunters <\/strong>became the biggest Netflix movie ever<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The New York Times<\/a> said: “The Mitchells vs the Machines not only has laughably eccentric characters but also a script packed with bonkers, fast-paced action – with elaborate, wild visuals to match.”<\/p>\n “However you slice it, this is the rare CGI movie that radiates its own kind of inventive beauty, slick without feeling plastic, and the artistry that made it possible deserves to be celebrated on its own merits,” wrote IndieWire<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>\n
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