Wreck-It Ralph was one of the stand-out animated movies of 2012, following the adventures of an arcade video game villain through various game worlds. As expected, there was plenty of fan service to be found, with cameos and references galore, and we're about to get a whole lot more next year in Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2.
The film will be co-directed by Rich Moore (the original movies' director) and Phil Johnston, a screenwriter who will be making his directorial debut. Expanding on the world of the original, the plot will now follow Ralph and Vanellope as they escape the arcade and go online. Many of you will no doubt remember that Bowser was one of the many video game characters that made an appearance, and Moore has indicated that Mario is now being considered for a role as well. Either way, it'll likely be a worthwhile diversion for any video game fan, and it hits theaters on 9th March of next year.
What do you think? Did you like the original Wreck-It Ralph? Do you think Nintendo will lend Mario to this one? Drop us a comment in the section below.
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Given how Nintendo seems to be more lenient with licensing their characters now and the fact that the first Wreck-It Ralph was a success, I think we will at least get a cameo from Mario.
My kids and I loved Wreck it Ralph.
I hope they don't wreck Ralph's return.
I'm so hyped for this film! The first one is Amazing and it really holds up well. Hopefully this film will be just as good as the first one!
The first one was so full of old school references even being 34, I loved it! Was hoping they might make a sequel
I loved the first movie. Can't wait for this.
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Mario was actually allowed to be in the first movie as Nintendo had no problem with it, but the Directors didn't want to force him in at that time with all of the other video game references. So now they are planning ahead a place for him in this movie that won't feel like a forced cameo.
Sega did what Nintendidn't last time; allowed the movie to feature their most iconic character. Nintendo better step it up this time.
EDIT: On that note, Disney better step it up as well; they have a bad reputation when it comes to sequels.
@Kayfios That's because the Disney sequels were made by an alternate division. The exception to the rule was Disney sequels like The Rescuers Down Under, Fantasia 2000 and Winnie the Pooh. They were actually good because they were made and directed by Walt Disney Animation Studios.
@Kayfios Actually Nintendo said they could use Mario in their movie, as in they were allowed to use him. But they didn't want to add him in the first movie. So they said they were going to find him a place in the sequel.
Loved the first one, I'm so happy they've finally announced the sequel! Cannot wait for this to come out.
"and Moore has indicated that Mario is now being considered for a role as well"
So its still not official? Probably won't happen then.
I mean if Nintendo's happy to pimp out its IP to absolute garbage like Pixels, there shouldn't be any issue getting Mario into a probably actually good movie
Not sure about that title, but looking forward to the film nonetheless!
http://www.gamesradar.com/wreck-it-ralph-9-amazing-things-you-couldnt-possibly-know-about-movie/ READ!!! PEOPLE!!! Mario could have been in Wreck It Ralph 1, BUT they didn't want to waste his role on a simple cameo. They didn't have any plans for him otherwise so they planned to actually find a place for him in the sequel. Nintendo had no problems with this(Especially when we see the Bowser cameo) So its not Nintendos doing, its the director and writer. So the same rules apply to this movie, its just a matter of what the director and writer want.
Even though Mario's potential appearance was ultimately dropped, he still got a namedrop in the first movie.
Anyway, I hope this movie turns out to be just as good as the first one.
That title is one of the worst titles for a film I've ever heard
Nothing says creativity like puns on popular website names.
This is awesome news. Loved the first one
Watching this. The first was so good!
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@Kayfios
Need to get them facts right. Nintendo DID allow the use of their most iconic character in the movie.
Hell, Nintendo of the past years would probably have tried to sue Disney simply because the game that features Ralph and Felix is obviously (and well known to be) based on Donkey Kong with Ralph being Kong. Other games heavily borrowed from includes Mario Kart and Halo.
I do agree with you about the Disney sequels though.
I hope the names for the different websites aren't like that in the final. Part of it's charm was the hundreds of different brand references to games and even candies.
Looking forward to this, the first one was great fun.
@Dev Here's hoping that they reference Steam at some point...
I loved the first one, hopefully the sequel will be just as good!
@patbacknitro18 Correct. Rich Moore said Mario is so iconic, he would overwhelm the movie. Ralph's famous now. We'll get Mario in a sequel.
The first was a great film with my only criticism being a lack of cameo's. I felt the film should have had lots more video game references and the games that featured heavily in the story should have been real games rather than homages to them. So im looking forward to the possibility of more cameos like Mario appearing. Should be great!
I just hope AKB48 makes another song for this one
I hope it's as good as the first movie.
Loved the first one. It would be awesome if Mario was in the sequel, along with Luigi, of course! Hopefully Sonic will make an appearance again, too! Looking forward to this!
Ugh....
The title makes it sound like one of those low-budget straight to home video type releases.
I think the first one had just the right amount of references. Pixar are good are doing what they do, no need to just make the movie all about references to other things.
YES! YES! YES! To Wreck-it Ralph 2 and Mario cameos.
I always imagined that MARIO would appear at the end of the trailer but we won't see him, just the sound of him jumping in saying "did'a someone ask for a plumber?" in a stereotypical Italian accent.
Plus the movie will make joking references about how he has lost his plumbing skills due to decades spent stomping turtles or his frustration at always having to rescue the princess.
Oh and a reference to "cake" for the adults in the audience.
This might be pretty hype. As much as I loved the first film, I wished they spent more time in other worlds, as they spent quite a lot in the racing world but I do understand that to keep a coherent story you don't really want to jump around too many locations. At least, that's how I remember it was...actually, gonna go rewatch this movie now.
Opening Ralph to the internet sounds interesting, and I'm excited to see what they do with this idea. Also interested to know how they make Mario important. As much as I dislike Sonic himself, I can see him being a companion much more than Mario, considering we don't really know how Mario talks and acts in the long run...
Potential plot: Ralph's ROM gets stolen and uploaded to the internet. Ralph/Venelope have to find a way back to their cabinet.
That's a... really bad title.
@Peach64 It wasn't Pixar. Just Disney.
lol "BUZZZAHOLIC"
lol buzzfeed 😀
I'm interested as I enjoyed the first movie, but I'm worried that this one will suffer from sequel syndrome.
If Mario talks then I hope Matinet voices him.
...............Oh god I just realized that the main enemys of this movie could be Trolls..................I will lose all respect for this movie if Trolls end up being the main threat.
The old title is the sequel's subtitle?
Kind of new for a Disney movie. I'm intrigued.
@AlphaJaguar "Fantasia 2000" is truly underrated, and needs more love. I recommend anyone to give it a watch on Netflix.
@jswhitfield8 What's with the wink? It's just Stubhub.
There isn't a word powerful enough for me to describe my excitement for this movie!!
Oh and The Incredibles 2
@Dev
Like those handheld ports of mario games..... "Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3" or ..... "Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3"
What?!?!?!? what am I actually playing here?
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Directors: "I'm gonna wreck it!"
The first movie was great, picking up the legacy of animated action features that Disney suits seemed to brand a lost bet after the epic[ly underrated] Atlantis and Treasure Planet (a half-hearted promo campaign didn't help the latter either), creating some of the most interesting characters at the House of Mouse and channeling the nostalgic material into an imaginative and eclectic fictionverse. Definitely looking forward to the sequel! Most intrigued by the possibility of Ralph & Co directly interacting with some human players in MMORPGs. Without the latter realizing they're speaking to a "bot" as sentient as themselves. Who said "Sword Art Online"? :^D
We also have quite a few writers debuting in the director seat lately - Jennifer Lee, Jared Bush, and now we can cheer for Phil Johnston, too!
@Kayfios WDAS doesn't - Rescuers Down Under was roughly on par with the original. And WDTA/DisneyToon only had one because they were expected to make something on par yet on half the production time and budget. Rarely among foul fanspeak, "cheapquel" is an unfortunately fitting derogatory name as far as things went for years. I still have my share of fond memories from a number of those sequels, though, and I credit the authors' own passion and efforts to make the best out of the situation for that.
Nowadays, properly budgeted sequels have long proven profitable as well as benefiting from proper budgets (to the point where I personally like many DreamWorks sequels more than their respective originals, frankly; HTTYD2 is even among my top faves with the studio), and Disney shouldn't be told that much after the dough they harvested on Avengers movies and The Force Awakens. So I expect the new WDAS sequels (this, Frozen 2 and the highly likely Zootopia 2) to be treated seriously by those who order them made.
I have a feeling that this is going to end up a memefilled trashheap. Disney sequels outside of Toy Story dont have the best track record
Just to let you guys know, they thought that not adding Mario to Wreck it Ralph was a missed opportunity and they said that if they made a Wreck it Ralph 2 then they would probably add him so it's very possible that it will happen.
@nhSnork Being completely honest, I think Pocahontas 2 was as enjoyable, if not moreso than the original. There are some sequels I like that were done by WDTA, even Return of Jafar, but I mostly remember their low points, more specifically Mulan 2.
Lubhub. Now where did I put my Lenny face button? Ah, here it is!
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There should be ample amounts of modern day game and internet material to poke fun at available to the writers.
First film was a lot of fun, so I'm looking forward to this.
Loved the first, need a decent Mario cameo in it maybe Link and Samus too?
They wouldn't be planning anymore with the movie due out in less than a year, and it would be roetty dodgy for then to say they are planning it if he's not already in.
So we can assume Mario is in it.
About time! I remember shortly after the first movie was released and they were talking about bringing Mario in for the sequel. Seeing Mario on the big screen in CGI formis the only way it should have ever been conceived in the first place.
One big hope I have if Mario does make it in- I really hope Disney doesn't pull the "we all thought he was a good guy but then half way through it becomes apparent that he's a jackass" move, because that's something I can imagine Disney doing.
I been hearing about this for years. I hope it's as good as the first one. Hopefully every character returns along with many many more from every part of the gaming world.
Did he type "google" into Google!?
i still think "wreck it ralph 2" is a better name
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