Disney announced a sequel in no time Cruella (2021) turned out to be a worldwide hit. Yet it has remained remarkably quiet around since then Cruella 2 with Emma Stone. The director of the 2021 original, Craig Gillespie, has now provided an update on the project. And unfortunately it doesn’t sound very concrete.
Great success
Five years ago, Disney brought one of its most iconic villains to the big screen for his own movie. Cruella de Vil got with Cruella her own story, with Emma Stone in the title role. It turned out to be a resounding success with rave reviews and sky-high viewing figures and revenues. Disney quickly indicated that it was working on the second part, but it is still not available. How about that?
7.3 Watch on Disney+ • A feature film about the young Cruella de Vil from ‘101 Dalmatians’. Set in 1970s London during the punk rock revolution, the film tells the story of a young con artist named Estella, a smart and creative girl determined to make a name for herself with her designs.
Part 2?
Craig Gillespie, who has just released his latest film Supergirl (2026) has released, comes with an update all around Cruella 2. He directed the original and would do the same for the sequel. In conversation with The Playlist, Gillespie explains the current state of affairs. “It’s possible,” he begins. “That is certainly something that is on the agenda.” In any case, Stone has already announced that she definitely wants to return as the villain Cruella.
Where goes Cruella over?
Meet the young Cruella de Vil before she became Disney’s most fashionable villain. Set against the backdrop of the raucous punk rock revolution in 1970s London, we follow Estella: a smart, creative con artist determined to conquer the fashion world with her rebellious designs. Together with a duo of young thieves who appreciate her sense of mischief, she builds a resourceful life on the streets of London, waiting for her big break.
Image: ‘Cruella’ via TMDB
