Is Emma Stone about to slip back into Cruella’s black-and-white heels? The rumor mill is heating up—and Disney fans are paying attention.
Nearly five years after Cruella debuted during the pandemic, talk of a sequel is roaring back to life. The 2021 origin story, which reimagined the infamous 101 Dalmatians villain as a punk-rock antihero, was an unexpected hit despite its hybrid Disney+ Premium Access and limited theatrical release. While Disney never revealed full streaming numbers, the studio quickly announced plans for a follow-up. Then… silence.
Now, according to The DisInsider, Cruella 2 may finally be gaining serious traction. Sources claim the creative team, Emma Stone, and the studio are all eager to move forward. The biggest holdup? Locking in the script and aligning schedules. If momentum continues, insiders suggest the sequel could hit theaters within the next couple of years.
The potential revival is especially intriguing given how many pandemic-era sequels have quietly fizzled. Projects like Jungle Cruise 2—once fast-tracked after its initial release—appear to have stalled. But Cruella seems to have staying power, possibly thanks to its bold aesthetic and critical praise for Stone’s performance.
While Disney hasn’t confirmed development details, fans are speculating that original writers Dana Fox and Tony McNamara could return. Director Craig Gillespie may also have room in his schedule after completing Supergirl. If the sequel maintains the edgy, fashion-forward vibe that set the first film apart, Disney might have another stylish hit on its hands.
