Popular American computer-animated fantasy film Luca is all set to make a comeback with its second edition. The 2021 film was produced by Pixar animation studios and was distributed by wat Disney studios motion pictures. The film is directed by Enrico Casarosa and written by Jesse Andrews and Mike Jones. The first installment of the film garnered much acclaim from the critics and audience. This motivated the makers to bring in a second installment of the the film which is currently in development. Here is everything about the new release.
Luca 2: Release Date
Luca premiered at the Aquarium of Genoa on June 13, 2021. The film was initially set to be released in theatres across the United States on June 18, 2021. However, the ongoing health crisis due to the Covid-19 pandemic made the film to be released across the world on direct streaming app Disney+. Additionally, the film was also premiered in a limited run at El captain theatre.
The film is supposed to be theatrically released in countries without streaming service sooner. Although the film is complete in itself and requires no sequel but the positive critic reviews, it is likely that Luca would have a sequel. Speculation is that Luca 2 would be officially announced by the end of 2021. With optimistic statements given by the director, the chances are high that Luca 2 would be happening. Pixar had announced the news of Luca in July 2020, and the film was released in 2021. If this pattern is seen, then Luca 2 would be released sometime in 2024.
Luca 2: Plot
Luca’splot is set on Italian rivira between the 1950s and 1960s. The film revolves around the story of Luca Pagano, a sea monster boy who has the ability to assume human form on land. He explores the town with his new best friend, Alberto scorfano. The film draws inspiration from Casarosa’s childhood days in Genoa.
The film is a coming-of-age story of the sea monster who experiences an unforgettable summer that is filled with gelato, pasta, and never-ending scooter rides. However, Luca and his friend’s fun is short-lived when Luca’s reality of being a sea monster comes to light. The 95 minutes filmed showed Luca’s emotions, his friendship, and bravery. Luca rebels against his parents and travels to land to explore the life of a human. The ending of the film indicated that a new adventure awaits Luca once he begins attending school with Giulia. If Luca 2 happens then, it would show Luca’s life in school and also show Luca leaving the aquatic community and Alberto.
Luca 2: Cast
The film features Jacob Tremblay voicing Luca Paguro, Jack Dylan Grazer as Alberto Scorfano, Emma Berman as Giulia Marcovaldo and Saverio Raimondo as Ercole Visconti. The other cast includes Maya Rudolph as Daniela Paguro, Marco Baricelli as Massimo Marcovaldo and Peter Sohn as Ciccio.
For Luca 2, the voiceover cast is likely to make a comeback. The sequel, although, would be set outside Portorosso, and this indicates that other native Italian performers would join in the cast.
Luca 2 Trailer
We do know that a sequel is on its way but it’ll take a while for the trailer to be out. Fans can expect to have a glimpse of the sequel when it’s closer to the release date although the makers are yet to officially announce an air date as well.
It’s Luca 2 finding albertos dad