Summary
Netflix's record-breaking monster movie, Troll, is confirmed to be getting a sequel, with Roar Uthaug returning as director and Espen Auken returning as writer.
Filming for the sequel is scheduled to commence in 2024, as confirmed by the producers, who also revealed that it will showcase another "Norwegian fairy tale character." The conclusion of the initial film subtly suggests the existence of additional trolls hidden within the mountain, thereby paving the way for a more extensive narrative in Troll 2.
Netflix's hit film Troll, released in 2022, has been confirmed to be receiving a sequel. The Norwegian monster movie, directed by Roar Uthaug, tells the story of an awakened ancient creature in the Dovre mountain that embarks on a destructive journey towards Oslo following an explosion. It became the streamer's most popular non-English film to date.
According to sources at Variety, Troll 2 is now officially in development. Uthaug will once again take the director's chair, with writer Espen Auken and producers Espen Horn and Kristian Strand Sinkerud also returning. The producers have hinted that the sequel will revolve around another Norwegian fairy tale figure. Production for Troll 2 is slated to begin in 2024.
What Could Troll 2 Be About?
The producers hint at another Norwegian folk figure appearing in the sequel to Troll, but it seems likely, considering the title, that a troll will still play a role. The ending of the first movie gives a glimpse of what may happen next.
Nora and Kris discover that trolls are sensitive to UV light and devise a plan to trap the troll using tanning beds. At the last moment, Nora has a change of heart and decides not to kill the troll. However, unexpectedly, the sun comes out and turns the creature into stone. The movie ends with the question of whether there are more of these monsters lurking in the mountain, and a final roar from a Dovre mountain cave implies that something else is lurking there.
The sequel to Trolls 2 may introduce another character from Norwegian fairy tales, potentially leading to a Godzilla vs. Kong-like scenario. In the first movie, trolls were the antagonists, but the sequel might depict humanity teaming up with a different troll to combat an even greater threat. With filming for the Troll sequel scheduled for the following year, it will likely be some time before additional details about the film are revealed.
