The Covenant (2006) was a supernatural thriller that followed four young men who inherited magical powers from their ancestors. The movie starred Sebastian Stan, Taylor Kitsch, Toby Hemingway, and Chace Crawford as the descendants of the Ipswich Colony, a group of families that fled from the Salem witch trials. The movie also featured Steven Strait as the fifth son of Ipswich, who sought to steal the others’ powers and become the most powerful of them all.
The movie was directed by Renny Harlin, who is known for his action-packed films like Die Hard 2 and Cliffhanger. The Covenant was a modest hit at the box office, earning over $60 million worldwide on a $20 million budget. However, it received mostly negative reviews from critics, who criticized its cheesy dialogue, poor acting, and lack of originality. The movie has since gained a cult following among fans who enjoy its campy style and attractive cast.
But will there ever be a sequel to The Covenant? The movie ended with a cliffhanger, suggesting that the villainous Chase (Stan) survived the final battle and might seek revenge on the other sons of Ipswich. Fans have been wondering if there is any chance of seeing The Covenant 2 on the big screen or even on a streaming platform. Here is what we know so far.
The Covenant 2 Was Never Officially Announced
Despite the movie’s open-ended conclusion, there was never any official announcement or confirmation of a sequel to The Covenant. The movie’s producer, J.S. Cardone, said in an interview that he had an idea for a sequel that would explore the origins of the Ipswich Colony and the history of witchcraft in America. However, he also admitted that he was not sure if the studio, Sony Pictures, was interested in making another movie.
The movie’s cast also expressed their doubts about a sequel. Strait, who played the protagonist Caleb, said in an interview that he thought The Covenant 2 was unlikely to happen, given the movie’s lukewarm reception. He also said that he had not heard anything from the studio or the director about a possible follow-up. Kitsch, who played Caleb’s best friend Pogue, said that he would be open to returning for a sequel, but he also did not think it was realistic. He said that he had not spoken to Harlin or Cardone since the movie wrapped up.
The Covenant 2 Was Joked About By The Cast
The only time The Covenant 2 was mentioned by the cast was in a joking manner. In 2016, Stan posted a reunion picture with himself and his co-stars Kitsch, Hemingway, and Crawford on Instagram. He captioned the photo with “The Covenant 2 coming 2034. Maybe. Probably not. Definitely not.” The post was clearly a tongue-in-cheek reference to the movie’s cult status and the long gap since its release. The post received over 200,000 likes and thousands of comments from fans who either laughed at the joke or expressed their hope for a sequel.
The Covenant 2 Could Still Happen In The Future
While The Covenant 2 seems very unlikely at this point, it is not impossible that it could happen in the future. The movie industry is constantly changing and evolving, and there have been many cases of movies getting sequels or reboots after a long hiatus. For example, Zoolander (2001) got a sequel in 2016, Blade Runner (1982) got a sequel in 2017, and Bill & Ted (1989) got a sequel in 2020. These movies were all cult classics that had loyal fan bases and generated enough interest to warrant a continuation.
The Covenant could also benefit from the popularity of its cast, especially Stan, who has become a major star in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier. Stan has also appeared in critically acclaimed movies like I, Tonya and The Devil All the Time, and has a leading role in the upcoming thriller The Covenant (2023), which is not related to the 2006 movie. Stan’s fame and fan base could potentially boost the demand for The Covenant 2, especially if he reprised his role as the villain.
The Covenant could also find a new home on a streaming platform, such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Hulu. Streaming services have been known to revive or reboot old movies and TV shows, such as Cobra Kai, Fuller House, and Gilmore Girls. Streaming services could also offer more creative freedom and lower budget constraints for a sequel to The Covenant, which could appeal to the filmmakers and the actors.
The Covenant 2 Is Not Confirmed But Not Ruled Out
In conclusion, there is no definitive answer to the question of whether there will be a sequel to The Covenant. The movie was never officially greenlit for a sequel, and the cast and crew have not expressed any serious interest or involvement in a follow-up. The movie’s poor critical reception and modest box office performance also make it unlikely that the studio would invest in another installment. However, the movie’s cult status, loyal fan base, and popular cast could also create some opportunities for a sequel in the future, especially on a streaming platform. Therefore, The Covenant 2 is not confirmed, but not ruled out either. According to Screen Rant, the best fans can hope for is either a big-screen reboot or a straight to DVD sequel at this stage.