Migration is a charming and hilarious animated film that follows the adventures of a family of mallards and their quirky friends as they embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey from New England to Jamaica. It has a 6.7 rating on IMDb.
The film, directed by Benjamin Renner and co-directed by Guylo Homsy, was a hit with critics and audiences alike when it was released in the US on December 22, 2023, after premiering in Italy on October 19, 2023. But will there be a Migration 2? Here’s what we know so far.
Migration 2 Release Date
As of now, there is no official confirmation that Migration 2 is in the works. However, there are several reasons to be optimistic about the possibility of a sequel.
First of all, Migration was a commercial success, earning $116.2 million in the United States and Canada, and $140 million in other territories, making a total of $256.2 million worldwide. This surpasses its $72 million budget.
It also received positive reviews from critics, who praised its beautiful animation, witty script, and talented voice cast. It currently holds a 72% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Secondly, Migration was produced by Illumination/Universal, a studio that is known for creating successful animated franchises, such as Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets, and Sing. Illumination has a track record of making sequels and spin-offs for its popular films, so it wouldn’t be surprising if they decided to do the same for Migration.
Thirdly, Migration left some room for a potential sequel in its ending. (Spoilers ahead for those who haven’t seen the film.) At the end of the film, the mallards and their friends finally reach Jamaica and enjoy their vacation.
However, when spring arrives, they have to go back to their home in New England. On their way, they encounter a group of penguins who are heading to the South Pole. The penguins invite the mallards to join them, and the film ends with a cliffhanger. This could be a setup for a sequel that would explore the mallards’ next adventure on a different continent.
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When will Migration 2 come out?
Since Migration 2 has not been officially announced yet, there is no release date for the sequel. However, based on Illumination’s previous release schedule, we can make some educated guesses.
Illumination usually releases one or two films per year, and they tend to announce their projects at least two years in advance. For example, Sing 2 was announced in January 2018 and is scheduled to be released in December 2021. Similarly, Minions: The Rise of Gru was announced in May 2019 and is set to be released in July 2022.
If we assume that Migration 2 follows a similar pattern, we can expect that the sequel will be announced sometime in 2024 and will be released in 2026 or 2027. Of course, this is just speculation, and the actual release date may vary depending on various factors, such as the production schedule, the availability of the cast and crew, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the film industry.
Cast
The cast of the film has not been confirmed yet, but we can assume that most of the main voice actors from the first film will reprise their roles in the sequel. The voice cast of Migration includes:
- Kumail Nanjiani as Mack Mallard, the overprotective father of the Mallard family.
- Elizabeth Banks as Pam Mallard, the adventurous mother of the Mallard family.
- Keegan-Michael Key as Delroy, a Jamaican parrot who helps the mallards find their way to Jamaica.
- Awkwafina is Chump, the leader of a gang of pigeons who befriends the mallards in New York City.
- Carol Kane as Erin, a crazy heron who lives in a swamp with her husband Harry.
- David Mitchell as GooGoo, a goofy goose who joins the mallards on their trip.
- Isabela Merced as Kim, a young duck who catches the eye of Dax.
- Caspar Jennings as Dax Mallard, the teenage son of the Mallard family who has a crush on Kim.
- Tresi Gazal is Gwen Mallard, the adorable daughter of the Mallard family who loves Uncle Dan.
- Danny DeVito as Uncle Dan, Mack’s grumpy uncle who tags along with the mallards.
It is possible that some new characters will be introduced in the sequel, especially if the story involves the penguins and their journey to the South Pole. In that case, we can expect some new voice actors to join the cast as well.
Plot
The plot of Migration 2 has not been revealed yet, but we can speculate based on the ending of the first film. As mentioned earlier, the first film ends with the mallards meeting a group of penguins who invite them to join them on their way to the South Pole.
This could be the premise for the sequel, which would see the mallards and their friends traveling to a new and unfamiliar environment, facing new challenges and dangers, and meeting new friends and foes.
Alternatively, the sequel could focus on the mallards’ return to their home in New England, and how they cope with the changes that have occurred in their absence. Perhaps they will find that their pond has been taken over by another group of animals, or that their old friends have moved on without them.
Maybe they will have to deal with some environmental issues, such as pollution or climate change, that threaten their habitat. Or maybe they will have to face some personal issues, such as Dax and Kim’s relationship, Gwen’s growing up, or Uncle Dan’s health.
Whatever the plot of Migration 2 will be, we hope that it will retain the charm, humor, and heart of the first film and that it will deliver another fun and memorable adventure for the Mallard family and their fans.
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Conclusion
Migration 2 is not confirmed yet, but there are many reasons to believe that it will happen in the future. The first film was a hit with critics and audiences, and it left some room for a sequel in its ending. Illumination/Universal is known for making sequels for its popular animated films, so it is likely that they will do the same for Migration.
If Migration 2 is announced, we can expect it to come out in 2026 or 2027, and to feature the same voice cast and characters from the first film.
