Ninjago - came out in 2017.

While LEGO Batman proved to be a worthy investment. Earning praise for its touching story about friendship and family, it grossed $311.9 million worldwide against an $80 million budget. Given how popular LEGO Batman was (and how extensive the mythos are), it'd be easy to envision a scenario in which a followup was made. While a LEGO Batman 2 isn't formally on WB's release calendar, it seems like it's coming through the pipeline.

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On Twitter, McKay responded to a fan's query about a possible LEGO Batman sequel. Before hyping up the character's return in The LEGO Movie 2, the filmmaker stated the team is working on another spinoff for Will Arnett's Caped Crusader. Check out his post in the space below:

Chris McKay LEGO Batman 2 tweet

As exciting as another adventure with the mini Dark Knight sounds on paper, McKay's latest update isn't necessarily a guarantee this film will eventually come into fruition. Again, since WB has yet to officially announce or schedule LEGO Batman 2, odds are the project remains in its earliest stages of development as the creative team tries to crack the story. Obviously, all parties involved are keen on the movie moving forward, but there is a chance things fall apart if they struggle to find the right approach. It'll be interesting to see how exactly things play out, especially since McKay is currently an in-demand talent. Earlier this year, he entered negotiations call the shots on Johnny Quest. Depending on how his schedule shakes out, LEGO Batman 2 could be put on hold for a while.

Considering things stay at a steady course, the absolute earliest LEGO Batman 2 could reach theaters is December 2021, where an untitled WB animated event film is currently slated. The original LEGO Batman found great success in February, but its themes and style would definitely be appropriate for the holiday season, serving as a fun option for families to check out. Otherwise, it likely won't premiere until 2022, five years after the first. Ideally, more details about LEGO Batman 2 will be revealed soon.

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Source: Chris McKay