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DreamWorks' Bad Guys Franchise Faces Uncertain Future

3/29/2026

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DreamWorks has expanded its animation portfolio with The Bad Guys franchise, including two films and a prequel TV series.
The first movie grossed $250.8 million globally, while the sequel earned $240 million.
Despite a decline in the second film's box office, both installments were profitable.
Plans for a third film are uncertain after key creative personnel left for Sony Pictures Animation.
The Bad Guys 3 has not been officially announced.

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Story summary

DreamWorks has expanded its animation portfolio with The Bad Guys franchise, including two films and a prequel TV series.
The first movie grossed $250.8 million globally, while the sequel earned $240 million.
Despite a decline in the second film's box office, both installments were profitable.
Plans for a third film are uncertain after key creative personnel left for Sony Pictures Animation.
The Bad Guys 3 has not been officially announced.