- Sinister director Scott Derrickson is still interested in developing Sinister 3 despite the disappointing reviews and box office results of Sinister 2.
- Derrickson believes that there are special aspects of the Sinister franchise that merit further exploration, but acknowledges that improvements would need to be made.
- While it may seem unlikely, there is still a chance for Sinister 3 to be developed, as the success of other long-awaited sequels proves that there is still a chance for success.
Sinister director Scott Derrickson is still interested in developing Sinister 3. The original movie came in 2012 and stars Ethan Hawke as true crime writer Ellison Oswalt in a world devolving into horror. Despite the original's success, the sequel was released in 2015 to disappointing reviews and a box office result of only $54 million. After the failure of Sinister 2, Sinister 3 has been hinted at, though its future appeared to be bleak. Derrickson has been focusing on other projects, including Doctor Strange, the Snowpiercer show, and The Black Phone.
Derrickson, however, still sees potential in Sinister 3. In an interview with Inverse, Derrickson revealed that he would be happy to explore more about the world if he gets the opportunity to do so. While he would need to improve elements of the critically panned sequel, a third movie is still a possibility for him. Check out Derrickson's quote below:
It’s a really interesting world. It’s really unfortunate that Sinister 2 was a misfire, but I do think there’s a lot of things that are special about it, and I certainly think it merits more exploration if we can do it in a better way.
Can Sinister 3 Be Developed?
There is still a chance for Sinister 3 to be developed, though it doesn't seem likely. A potential sequel was considered, which would have been a crossover between Insidious and Sinister — something that would have changed Insidious: The Red Door considerably. It's a sign that Blumhouse Productions still sees potential in the franchise. Even after the poor reception to Sinister 2, the movie earned $54 million against a budget of only $10 million.
Of course, Sinister 2 was still a box office disappointment, compared to the $87.7 million box office gain of Sinister, which had a budget of $3 million. It was a massive decline, especially after being released in 2015 — only three years after the initial movie's 2012 release. Should Sinister 3 be made today, it would likely be 10 years since the sequel and nearly 15 since Sinister's original success. It is certainly possible that Derrickson missed his opportunity to secure more success for the franchise. If audiences have forgotten the movies, there will be no future.
Yet, while a different genre, Top Gun: Maverick broke numerous box office records despite being released 36 years after the original Top Gun. If a franchise has potential, that potential can be explored regardless of how long it has been since the last release. Thor: Ragnarok is also proof that a third movie can succeed even despite a middling sequel. Should Sinister 3 be made, there is still a chance that it can succeed.
Source: Inverse
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