The Rocketeer Sequel Reportedly In Development At Disney

Twenty years before introducing the Star-Spangled Man With a Plan in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s World War II period piece Captain America: The First Avenger, director Joe Johnston brought another 1930s-set comic book character to the big screen on behalf of Walt Disney Pictures with The Rocketeer.

Released in 1991, the film was originally intended to serve as the opening chapter of a trilogy, and while disappointing box office returns interrupted those plans, the movie has developed a dedicated cult following that’s been clamoring for a sequel ever since. Now, it seems they’ll finally get their wish, as The DisInsider has brought word that the follow-up is currently in active development and has snagged a new writer (Azia Squire), with the project headed to Disney Plus.

 

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