A sequel to the animated hit The Mitchells vs. The Machines is officially in development, continuing the successful partnership between Sony Pictures Animation and Netflix. The first film became a beloved, Oscar-nominated hit when it premiered on the streamer in 2021. The sequel news confirms the return of the chaotic but loving family for another high-stakes adventure.
Mitchells vs The Machines Netflix will once again be the exclusive global distributor for the follow-up film. The new adventure is expected to begin production in early 2026. Phil Lord and Christopher Miller return as producers, ensuring the signature style and heart of the original film will be maintained for fans.
The creative team features some changes, with original Head of Story Guillermo Martinez stepping up to co-direct alongside JP Sans (The Bad Guys 2). Additionally, writers Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin (The Great North) are penning the screenplay. Plot details are being kept under wraps, but reports hint at a possible title, The Mitchells vs. The Mitchells.
While no release date has been announced, this confirmation means the quirky family’s journey is far from over. The immense critical success of the first movie has set high expectations for the next chapter in the Mitchells vs The Machines Netflix franchise. The Mitchells are preparing for a rematch!
