Dec 21, 2024 · Elf is one of the most popular Christmas movies ever, and yet Elf 2 never happened. Director Jon Favreau and actor Will Ferrell brought Elf to theaters in 2003, raking in $230 million worldwide on a budget of just $33 million.

Nov 23, 2022 · 2023 will mark two decades since Elf was released - but Will Ferrell's 2003 holiday hit hasn't had a sequel. Here's why Elf 2 never happened.

Oct 29, 2021 · Ferrell said there was a very specific reason he couldn't do the sequel. The film “ Elf ” quickly became a modern Christmas classic and cemented Will Ferrell as a major box office draw. There was even a sequel written, and Ferrell had a $29 million offer to reprise his role as Buddy the Elf, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Nov 9, 2024 · Fans have awaited a sequel featuring Buddy's latest antics, but nothing has materialized in the last two decades since the film's release. The Facebook post dated November 3, 2024, announced the...

Oct 29, 2021 · Ferrell told The Hollywood Reporter his decision to table "Elf 2" had nothing to do with money; he reportedly said no to a handsome $29 million to reprise the lovable Buddy. The problem apparently was that the only good thing about the potential sequel was the paycheck.

Nov 22, 2023 · To take a reality check, as Elf has just celebrated its 20-year anniversary with no signs of a sequel, prequel, or spin-off being in development anytime in the last few years, it's become clear one will almost certainly never come to pass.

Nov 28, 2023 · You shouldn’t expect Elf 2 any time soon. While this might not be the news you wanted to hear, there are still other ways to slip back into the world of Buddy Hobbs via the book and the stage musical.

Dec 24, 2024 · Elf is a holiday classic, but behind-the-scenes drama stopped the wildly-popular Christmas movie from getting a sequel.

Sep 22, 2023 · Elf 2 does not have a release date, as it is highly unlikely to happen. The reason Elf 2 will never happen is that during the making of the first Elf film all the way back in 2002, the...

Oct 28, 2021 · Reportedly the sequel was just a rehashed version of Elf 's plot, which prompted Ferrell to turn it down due to artistic integrity. His choice is almost unheard of—especially with …