Universal's 2000 live-action Grinch and its 2003 take on The Cat in the Hat – while financially successful – were critically slammed and heavily criticized as not remaining true to the spirit of the source material. History has certainly proven that the works of Seuss are perhaps better suited to animated productions. So fans (and non-fans alike) had better get used to the pointy-nosed anti-hero and his yellow colleagues.Īs for Grinch, the previously-announced film is expected to follow the visual and tonal template of Universal's last adaptation of Seuss in the 2012 hit The Lorax, also produced by Illumination. It's clear that the studio is banking on long-term plans for the Despicable Me brand. However, it's worth noting that the 2017 release will actually mark the fourth film in the franchise, as Universal has already staked out a summer 2015 release date for the Minions spinoff. Considering the $935 million worldwide box office gross that Despicable Me 2 reined it, it's absolutely no surprise that Universal aims to keep the adventures of Gru, his children and his beloved minions alive.
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