In a world where sequels, prequels, and reboots often flood the Hollywood scene, it almost comes as shocking news when actors and filmmakers notify that a specific project won’t be revisited. On a similar note, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg recently made a resounding declaration to keep some of their movies sacred.
Speaking with Complex, as Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg spoke on their upcoming Sausage Party sequel series on Prime Video, they were naturally asked about their popular and beloved film – Superbad. Rogan and Goldberg thereafter confirmed that the $170M classic alongside another popular project will never birth a sequel.
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg Confirms Superbad Will Never Have a Sequel
Changing the course of the super competitive entertainment industry where commercial success often dictates creative direction, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg confirmed they won’t make a sequel to their beloved movies. Speaking with Complex, ahead of the release of their upcoming Prime Video sequel series to Sausage Party, the duo made a declaration of preserving the integrity of Superbad.
As the discussion about the Sausage Party sequel series steered the conversation towards the possibility of having sequels of Superbad and Pineapple Express, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg stated that those two projects won’t be revisited. Despite Superbad turning into a classic film scoring $170M at the box office via The Numbers, Rogan and Goldberg’s decision came as a breath of fresh air. Goldberg noted,
We’re not opposed to revisiting some things, like Sausage Party. Superbad and Pineapple Express, we will not be revisiting. We will keep those safe and sound. There are a few things that are best left untouched.
Let’s f*cking leave it as is. Because it’s very personal to us and based on our high school experience, it’s nice that so many people found it funny and resonated with it. It’s unexpected. Rogan corroborated.
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s resounding declaration thus brought relief to fans everywhere. Following the filmmaker’s comments, netizens took to social media to show their support and gratitude for the decision.
Seth Rogen Sparked Wave of Support from Fans Over His Declaration
As the announcement made its way on social media, it quickly gained traction, with fans expressing their appreciation for his decision to preserve the integrity of the original film. Considering how frequently Hollywood capitalizes on the success of a franchise with endless sequels and spin-offs, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s stance comes as a refreshing departure from the norm.
Although the 2007 teen comedy Superbad and the 2008 action-comedy Pineapple Express left an indelible mark on cinema, earning positive response and a dedicated fanbase since its release, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s decision honored the beloved classics by letting it stand alone. Thus, the response from fans over this particular plan has been overwhelmingly positive.
Thank God someone in Hollywood believes this!!!
— H▲UNTER (@HAUNTERTHEPRO) June 6, 2024
You don’t mess with perfection. pic.twitter.com/z6ceP6uBbb
— Staff Pick Films (@StaffPickFilms) June 6, 2024
Not every classic needs a sequel or remake. It’s okay to develop new stories to tell.
— I have so many questions? (@english_shamar) June 6, 2024
u never touch the classics
— DUFFY ♒️ (@DuffyBag5) June 6, 2024
I wish more writers and producers understood this in Hollywood.🔥❤
— Reverse Truth🦅🇬🇧👑 (@Bidal4Life) June 6, 2024
At least SOMEBODY in Hollywood has sense when it comes to this subject…
— Sophisticated Ignorance (@NotUrAverage0ne) June 6, 2024
Superbad could be one of the greatest comedies of all time if not just this generation. Dont touch it
— John Canelao (@HFjohnnyC) June 6, 2024
Prioritizing artistic integrity over financial gain, as Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg took a positive step, fans showered them with support for preserving the films’ legacy for generations to come. In an industry dominated by franchise fatigue, Rogan and Goldberg seemingly took the right step that left Superbad and Pineapple Express to be one-of-a-kind movies.
Superbad and Pineapple Express are both available on Netflix.
