Film Director, Kevin Smith, Expresses Enthusiasm for Potential Sequel to 'Dogma'
Kevin Smith, the acclaimed director known for his quirky and offbeat films, is set to bring back one of his most iconic works, 'Dogma', to the big screen. The film, which first premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 1999, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a nationwide re-release starting today.
In a recent announcement, Smith revealed that the original theaters for the re-release of 'Dogma' are currently showing the film. This re-release marks a significant moment for Smith, as he debuted the original 'Dogma' at Cannes two decades ago. In fact, he screened it again at the festival in 2025, generating excitement among fans and critics alike.
During the same event, Smith hinted at his plans for a sequel to 'Dogma'. He expressed his desire to debut 'Dogma 2' at the Cannes Film Festival, should the script meet his high standards. Smith is known for his ability to turn ideas into scripts and get them funded, as demonstrated by his successful projects like 'Jay and Silent Bob' and 'Clerks'.
However, Smith is cautious about making a 'Dogma' sequel. He wants to ensure that it lives up to the expectations of fans who hold the original film in high regard. In his statement, he mentioned that everyone from the original cast will have a role in 'Dogma 2', if they are still alive. He also revealed that the sequel will honour the late Alan Rickman and George Carlin, who played significant roles in the original film.
The news of a potential 'Dogma 2' has been met with applause, with festival director Thierry Frémaux even expressing interest in considering the sequel for Cannes, provided it is good. Smith stated that he loves his idea for 'Dogma 2' and believes it will make sense to viewers.
While there is no concrete information about the plot of 'Dogma 2', rumours suggest that it may involve the return of Mooby's and the Buddy Christ. For more updates on Smith's future projects, fans are encouraged to keep an eye on his official statements and interviews.
As for the future of other popular franchises such as Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, the DC Universe, Doctor Who, and more, these topics are regularly discussed on io9.
- Gizmodo, in their latest article titled "Kevin Smith Hints at 'Dogma 2' Sequel," discusses the potential return of 'Dogma,' with the original director expressing his intention to premiere the sequel at the Cannes Film Festival.
- Technology enthusiasts and entertainment fans following movies-and-tv on Io9 might find the announcement of a potential 'Dogma 2' a significant event, especially as Kevin Smith plans to maintain continuity with the original cast members and pay homage to the late Alan Rickman and George Carlin.
- As Kevin Smith's 'Dogma' re-release marks its 25th anniversary and news of a possible sequel sparks excitement, movie lovers keep a close watch on Smith's official statements for updates on the future of 'Dogma 2' as well as other popular franchises, such as Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, the DC Universe, Doctor Who, and more, which are often discussed on io9.
