Netflix’s A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting, based on Joe Ballarini’s popular book series, premiered in October 2020. The film follows Kelly Ferguson as she navigates the world of monster hunting with a secret society of babysitters. But will there be a Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting 2 movie trailer anytime soon? Here’s what we know.
A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting introduces Tamara Smart as Kelly Ferguson, a brilliant teenager who faces ridicule for her belief in the supernatural. While babysitting Jacob Zellman, Kelly discovers that he possesses a unique ability to manifest monsters. She soon crosses paths with Liz Lerue (Oona Laurence), a member of a clandestine order of teenage babysitters protecting children from the “boogeypeople,” led by the sinister Grand Guignol (Tom Felton). Kelly joins the Order’s Rhode Island chapter, dedicated to safeguarding children with “the gift of dreams.” Ballarini himself adapted his novel for the Netflix film.
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The first film culminates in a showdown between the heroes and The Grand Guignol. The introduction of the witch Peggy Drood (Indya Moore) and allusions to Serena Von Kessell, also known as The Spider Queen, add layers of complexity to the storyline. So, what can we anticipate from A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting 2 on Netflix?
Will A Babysitter’s Guide To Monster Hunting 2 Happen?
The possibility of A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting 2 hinges on the viewership of the original film. Although positive reviews can contribute, the decision to proceed with a sequel ultimately rests on the entertainment value it provides to its target audience of kids and families. Moreover, with Ballarini’s A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting #2: Beasts & Geeks already available since 2018, adapting the source material for a sequel would be a straightforward process. An announcement about A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting 2 could come as early as 2021, but so far nothing has been announced. Keep an eye out for a Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting 2 movie trailer if it gets the green light.
A Babysitter’s Guide To Monster Hunting 2 Potential Release Date
Netflix typically releases new series annually but usually allows a couple of years between movie sequels. If A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting 2 moves forward, a release in late 2021 was plausible, though that has now passed. Given the young age of the principal actors and the potential availability of a completed script by Ballarini, filming could have taken place in mid-2021, potentially leading to a Halloween 2021 release. However, with no news or a Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting 2 movie trailer released, the release date is still unknown.
A Babysitter’s Guide To Monster Hunting 2 Expected Cast
We can assume that the core cast from the first film would likely return for A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting 2, with the likely exception of Tom Felton’s character, The Grand Guignol, following his defeat at the hands of Kelly. As for potential new additions, Netflix would need to find an actress to play Serena Von Kessell, The Spider Queen. And, of course, we can expect the introduction of new and terrifying monsters. Maybe a Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting 2 movie trailer will give us a sneak peek at these new monsters.
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A Babysitter’s Guide To Monster Hunting 2 Possible Storylines
A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting concludes by establishing the foundation for a sequel. After her victory over The Grand Guignol, Kelly gains the trust of Liz, who promises to explore an official application for her to join the Order of the Babysitters. The next installment in the franchise would likely focus on their pursuit of Serena Von Kessell, or The Spider Queen, who is the sister of The Grand Guignol.
In A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting 2 on Netflix, Kelly might grapple with balancing her monster-hunting responsibilities with a potential romance with Victor Colleti (Alessio Scalzotto), who expresses interest in a date at the end of the first film. Furthermore, the Order might expand its scope to protect children of various ages, given the Babysitter’s Guide’s warning that the Spider Queen seeks “blood of all kinds.” Drawing from Ballarini’s second book, the sequel could explore Kelly’s newfound celebrity status following the events of the first movie, and the revenge sought by various monsters. We’ll have to wait and see if a Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting 2 movie trailer gives us more clues.
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