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Look, I’m going to be so real with you—I didn’t expect to love a movie about dice-rolling as much as I loved 2023’s ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’. But here we are in May 2026, and I’m still checking the trades every single morning like a clown. It is officially the best fantasy movie of the last decade, and the fact that we don’t have a release date for a sequel yet is a literal crime. Sach mein, I’m losing my mind over this.
1. Chris Pine as Edgin is the peak ‘Emotional Support Bard’
Honestly, Chris Pine playing a failed Harper who just wants to make plans and play his lute? It’s a total mood. He wasn’t some ‘chosen one’ with a glowing sword; he was just a dad trying his best. We haven’t had a lead this charming and vulnerable in a fantasy flick since… well, maybe ever? His chemistry with the cast was fire, and we need that chaotic energy back on our screens ASAP.
2. The ‘Jarnathan’ gag still lives rent-free in my head
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If you say you didn’t scream when they jumped out that window with the bird-man, you’re lying. It’s been three years and ‘Wait, we must wait for Jarnathan!’ is still the funniest opening to a movie. It set the tone perfectly—this wasn’t a dry, boring history lesson. It was a heist movie with magic and feathers. We need more of this specific brand of high-stakes stupidity.
3. Regé-Jean Page as Xenk was a total cultural reset
Look, Xenk walking in a perfectly straight line over a rock because he doesn’t understand metaphors? Iconic behavior. Regé-Jean Page played the ‘perfect paladin’ so well it actually made us love the trope again. He showed up, looked incredible, saved the day, and then walked away in a straight line forever. I’m literally begging the writers to bring him back for the sequel. No cap, he was the highlight.
4. Themberchaud is the only dragon that matters
Move over Smaug, there’s a new chunky king in town. Themberchaud—the round, rolling dragon who nearly ate our favorite party—is the best creature design of the 2020s. He wasn’t just scary; he was relatable. Who among us hasn’t felt like a giant, fire-breathing potato after a big meal? The CGI was actually good too, which is rare these days when everything looks like a PS2 game.
5. That 91% Rotten Tomatoes score wasn’t a fluke
Real talk: the critics and the fans actually agreed on this one. It’s got a 91% critics score and a 93% audience score. People loved this movie! It didn’t rely on 50 years of homework or a multiverse. It was just a solid, well-written story with heart. In 2026, where every movie feels like a setup for a sequel that never happens, this one actually deserved the franchise treatment.
6. The ‘Speak with Dead’ scene is peak comedy
The five-questions rule? The skeleton that stayed ‘alive’ because they only asked four? I was howling in the theater. It’s these small, clever world-building details that made the movie feel alive. It respected the game mechanics without being cringe. If we don’t get a sequel, we’ll never know if that last skeleton is still just… hanging out there. We need answers, people!
7. Hugh Grant being a delicious, posh villain
Arrey, Hugh Grant in his ‘villain era’ is the gift that keeps on giving. Forge Fitzwilliam was the perfect amount of punchable and pathetic. His betrayal felt personal because he was so charmingly awful. We need a new villain in the sequel who can match that level of ‘I’m a piece of garbage but look at my fabulous hair.’ It’s a high bar to clear.
8. It actually used practical effects and we noticed
In an era of green-screen sludge, seeing actual animatronics and prosthetic makeup for the Tabaxi and the Aarakocra felt so fresh. It made the world of Neverwinter feel real. You could tell the directors, Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, actually cared about the craft. We’re tired of floating heads on CGI bodies. Give us the puppets back!
9. Michelle Rodriguez as Holga was the heart of the film
Holga wasn’t just the ‘muscle.’ Her backstory with her ex-husband (played by a tiny Bradley Cooper, lol) was actually so sweet and sad. Her platonic friendship with Edgin is the gold standard for male-female leads. No forced romance, just two besties trying to get their kid back. We are lowkey obsessed with their dynamic and need to see them back in action.
10. The box office was ‘fine’ but the streaming numbers are HUGE
Okay, so it made about $208 million against a big budget in 2023. Not a massive hit, sure. But according to reports, it has been a monster on Paramount+ and VOD for the last three years. Everyone I know has watched it at least five times by now. The fan base has tripled since it left theaters. Paramount, if you’re reading this, the audience is ready now!
11. There are so many more stories to tell
The Forgotten Realms is a massive world. We’ve only seen a tiny bit of it! We need to see the Underdark again, or maybe a trip to Waterdeep. The lore is right there! Fans have been speculating about a sequel involving the Red Wizards of Thay or even a cameo from some legendary D&D characters. The potential is literally infinite, and we’re just sitting here waiting.
12. The 2026 rumors are actually giving us hope
Look, Chris Pine recently mentioned in an interview that he’s ‘heard some things’ and ‘would love to come back.’ Plus, there’s that live-action series supposedly in development for Paramount+. While it’s not a confirmed movie sequel yet, the D&D universe isn’t dead. We just need them to pull the trigger and give us the big-screen follow-up we deserve. Please. We’re begging.
FAQs
Will there be a Dungeons and Dragons 2?
As of May 2026, a sequel hasn’t been officially greenlit, but the cast and directors have expressed huge interest. Paramount is reportedly looking at lower-budget options or a streaming-first approach because of the first film’s massive cult following.
Is the Dungeons and Dragons TV show still happening?
Yes! A live-action series is still in the works for Paramount+. It’s expected to expand the world, though we’re still crossing our fingers that the movie cast makes a crossover appearance. Fingers crossed for a 2027 release.
Why did the first D&D movie underperform?
It was squeezed between ‘John Wick 4’ and ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ in 2023, which was a tough spot. However, its legendary 90%+ Rotten Tomatoes scores proved that it was a quality film that just needed a better release window.
Real talk, ‘Honor Among Thieves’ is the most fun I’ve had at the movies in years. It’s got heart, it’s got humor, and it’s got a very round dragon. What more do you want? If you haven’t rewatched it lately, go do it now and let’s keep the hype alive so we finally get that sequel announcement! Who’s your favorite character? Tell me in the comments!
