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While Disney has proven that almost everybody has a soft spot for fairy tales, the 2022 Netflix movie The School for Good and Evil takes a look at the classic stories of princes, princesses, and evil queens from an entirely new perspective. Based on the young adult novels by Soman Chainani, the film centers on best friends Agatha and Sophie, who are from a small village where nothing magical ever happens. When they discover a magical book, they are swept away to the School for Good and Evil, where heroes and villains from fairy tales are real figures of history.
Much to their surprise, Sophie is placed in the School for Evil, and Agatha is assigned to the School for Good. With eight books in the School for Good and Evil series, there’s a lot of potential for a continuing film franchise. It’s been two years since the first movie premiered on Netflix, and fairy-tale lovers are eager for news about The School for Good and Evil 2. Though there isn't a lot of info about the sequel yet, there are still some things that fans can probably expect.
The School For Good And Evil 2 Recent News
Paul Feig & Soman Chainani Want To Create A Cinematic Franchise
As of January 2024, there has no recent update about The School for Good and Evil 2. There is still hope, however — School for Good and Evil director Paul Feig and Soman Chainani have both voiced intentions of making more films based on the original novels. In 2022, shortly after The School for Good and Evil’s release, Feig told Entertainment Weekly, “The goal is definitely for this to be a franchise.” Chainani made a similar statement to Variety, saying, “We could make all six movies, so it just depends on [how it] does, ultimately.”
The School For Good And Evil 2 Is Not Confirmed
Despite Negative Reviews, The Original Movie Was A Hit With Netflix Viewers
To date, The School for Good and Evil 2 has not yet officially been confirmed. However, despite a poor Rotten Tomatoes score of 38%, the viewership for the first film was high enough to entertain the possibility of a sequel. The movie made it to the number one spot on Netflix’s top 10 most-viewed films the day after it premiered in September 2022, and continued to stay in the top 10 for the next 4 weeks, earning over one billion viewing minutes (via Deadline).
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It wouldn’t be the first time that Netflix bypassed poor reviews to bring back a franchise that audiences loved. Movies like The Kissing Booth, which failed to impress critics, still gained a high enough following for the streaming service to make two more sequels. There’s also the original Netflix series Emily in Paris, which, despite middling reviews, has seen high viewership numbers even into its fourth season. So, it’s not entirely out of the realm of possibility that fans could see the return of The School for Good and Evil 2 on Netflix.
The School For Good And Evil 2: Presumptive Cast
Lead Actors Sofia Wyle & Sophia Anne Caruso Would Likely Return
In the event that The School for Good and Evil 2 is confirmed officially, there’s a high likelihood that the movie will see the return of the main cast from the first film. Almost certainly, the sequel will star Sofia Wyle as Agatha and Sophia Anne Caruso as Sophia, the protagonists. Other cast members that will likely return are Jamie Flatters, who played Prince Tedros in the first film, and Cate Blanchett as the voice of the Storian.
The large supporting cast from The School for Good and Evil would also possibly return, including Michelle Yeoh as Professor Emma Anemone, Peter Serafinowicz as Yuba, and Rob Delaney as Stefan. Other possible cast members from the first film who could reprise their roles are Olivia Booth-Ford, Earl Cave, Emma Lau, Rosie Graham, Freya Parks, Joelle, Chinenye Ezeudu, and Briony Scarlett.
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Actor |
Character |
Other Notable Projects |
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Sophia Anne Caruso |
Sophie |
Evil, Strangers |
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Sofia Wylie |
Agatha |
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Spider-Man (animated TV series) |
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Jamie Flatters |
Tedros |
Avatar: The Way of Water, So Awkward |
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Cate Blanchett |
Voice of the Storian |
Blue Jasmine, Carol |
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Michelle Yeoh |
Emma Anemone |
Everything Everywhere All at Once, Wicked |
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Peter Serafinowicz |
Yuba |
Guardians of the Galaxy, John Wick: Chapter 2 |
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Rob Delane |
Stefan |
Catastrophe, Bombshell |
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Olivia Booth-Ford |
Cayla |
The Enfield Poltergeist, Do Not Disturb |
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Earl Cave |
Hort |
True History of the Kelly Gang, The Sweet East |
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Emma Lau |
Kiko |
Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Hollyoaks |
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Rosie Graham |
Millicent |
Boarders, Outlander |
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Freya Parks |
Hester |
Jane Eyre, Les Misérables |
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Joelle |
Joelle |
Domina, The Wheel of Time |
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Chinenye Ezeudu |
Chinen |
Sex Education, The Stranger |
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Briony Scarlett |
Reena |
Wedding Season, Wonder Woman 1984 |
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Kerry Washington |
Clarissa Dovey |
Scandal, Little Fires Everywhere |
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Charlize Theron |
Lady Lesso |
Mad Max: Fury Road, the Fast & Furious franchise |
Two important characters from the first movie were Professor Clarissa Dovey and Lady Lesso, played by Kerry Washington and Charlize Theron, respectively. While these characters are not featured in the second book of the School for Good and Evil series, there is still a possibility that the movie will bring them back into the fold, considering their star power.
The School For Good And Evil 2: Story
The Sequel Would Probably Follow The Second Book, A World Without Princes
With the first film closely following the novel it’s based on, it’s likely that the plot of The School for Good and Evil 2 will be adapted from the second book of the series, A World Without Princes. At the end of The School for Good and Evil movie, Sophie and Agatha have returned home safely when an arrow appears out of a magic portal, and Agatha hears Tedros’ voice calling out to her for help. This is where the plot for A World Without Princes begins, as Agatha and Sophie return to the School for Good and Evil.
Upon their arrival, the friends discover that the school has undergone drastic changes. The School for Good has become the School for Girls, and the School for Evil is the School for Boys — which means that all princes are now considered “evil.” With this new discovery, Sophie and Agatha decide to set things right. Disguising herself as a boy named Filip, Sophie infiltrates the School for Boys to find the Storian and change their fates. Their efforts are obstructed by the new dean, a woman named Evelyn Sadler, who has some nefarious plans of her own.
In this sequel to the first book, Agatha and Sophie once again must face their conflicting natures and personal motives, as they struggle to keep their friendship intact while saving the school from dark forces. Although The School for Good and Evil did deviate somewhat from the source material, it’s probable that the sequel will follow the general plot of A World Without Princes while still putting its own unique spin on it.
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Based on the novel by Soman Chainani, The School For Good and Evil follows best friends Agatha and Sophie. Cynical misfit Agatha is assigned to the School for Good, creating fairytale heroes; meanwhile, fairy-tale-obsessed Sophie is placed in the School for Evil, dedicated to training villains.
Release Date October 19, 2022
Runtime 147 minutes
Director Paul Feig
English (US) ·