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Creative Team for JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND Attached to Possible JOURNEY 3

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Team Returns for Journey 3. The creative team behind Journey 2 is being kept for a possible Journey 3.

Apparently New Line Cinema is pleased with the team behind the scenes of Journey 2: The Mysterious Island because they’ve decided to keep the same group on board for a potential third installment. If plans for Journey 3 move ahead, director Brad Peyton will carry over, along with writers Brian Gunn, Mark Gunn and Richard Outten , and producers Beau Flynn, Charlotte Huggins and Tripp Vincent. This bodes well for the sequel (which releases on February 10 th ) since we can assume it tested well over the weekend. The film, based on Jules Verne’s “Mysterious Island” follows Sean Anderson ( Josh Hutcherson ) as he searches for his missing grandfather ( Michael Caine ) on an island crawling with dangerous wildlife. Hit the jump for more.

The Wrap reported that though the studio would prefer to reunite cast and crew for a third Journey , it is unclear whether the actors will return or not. Brendan Fraser did not reprise his role from the first movie, Journey to the Center of the Earth , but Hutcherson is back in the lineup. Newcomers to the sequel include Dwayne Johnson as Sean’s new stepfather, who accompanies him to the island. In order to get there, they seek the services of a father/daughter team with access to a helicopter and expert navigational skills, played by Luis Guzman and Vanessa Hudgens.

You can get caught up with all of our previous coverage here . Journey 2: The Mysterious Island hits theaters on February 10 th .

Check out the synopsis below:

In this follow-up to the 2008 worldwide hit “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” the new 3D family adventure “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island” begins when young Sean Anderson (Josh Hutcherson, reprising his role from the first film) receives a coded distress signal from a mysterious island where no island should exist. It’s a place of strange life forms, mountains of gold, deadly volcanoes, and more than one astonishing secret. Unable to stop him from going, Sean’s new stepfather, Hank (Dwayne Johnson), joins the quest. Together with a helicopter pilot (Luis Guzman) and his beautiful, strong-willed daughter (Vanessa Hudgens), they set out to find the island, rescue its lone inhabitant and escape before seismic shockwaves force the island under the sea and bury its treasures forever.

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Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

Sean Anderson partners with his mom's husband on a mission to find his grandfather, who is thought to be missing on a mythical island. Sean Anderson partners with his mom's husband on a mission to find his grandfather, who is thought to be missing on a mythical island. Sean Anderson partners with his mom's husband on a mission to find his grandfather, who is thought to be missing on a mythical island.

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• Josh Hutcherson
• Dwayne Johnson
• Michael Caine
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• Goofs (at around 58 mins) After Sean falls from the giant bee and injures his ankle against a log several individuals say he has a "dislocated ankle" and his stepfather and grandfather reset it quickly and easily as you would do with a dislocated shoulder. Although it is possible to "dislocate" your ankle it is not only very difficult to do, but due to the unique, and very stable, make-up of the ankle (unlike the shoulder) it only occurs in conjunction with either a fracture or multiple ruptured tendons of the area. Something that is very serious and extremely painful and definitely not something that could be easily remedied by 'popping it back into place' and then the individual being able to walk about and hike.

Hank : [singing] I see trees of green, red roses too. I see them bloom, for me and for you. And I think to myself: What a wonderful world! I see giant bees, and I could have told ya: Don't trust Alexander - he's older than Yoda. And I think to myself: What a wonderful world! The island that we stand on... Well, it's currently sinking. Sending those secret codes - what the heck were you drinking? But it's all in the past, we wiped the slate clean! We're going to find Nemo's submarine! And you'll think to yourself: What a wonderful world. Oh, yeah...

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Dwayne Johnson Confirms Journey 3 is Dead

The Rock won't be making the planned sequel to Journey 2: The Mysterious Island...

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When you put Michael Caine on the back of a giant wasp, and get The Rock doing some peck-popping work, you do suspect you’ll get some box office interest. Yet Journey 2: The Mysterious Island , the sequel to the 3D Brendan Fraser vehicle Journey To The Center Of The Earth , was a solid hit back in 2012. In fact, a bigger hit than many were expecting.

So much so, in fact, that the franchise was set to extend by another feature. Director Brad Peyton initially signed up for the third film, having directed the second, and writers Brian and Mark Gunn were hired to pen a script. Dwayne Johnson was expected to return, with Josh Hutcherson, too. But the increasingly busy schedule of Dwayne Johnson seems to have contributed to the death of this project.

And now, to nobody’s surprise, Mr. Johnson  has officially crossed a project off his to-do list. The planned third  Journey  film, the untitled  Journey 3 , has now died a death, as he revealed via his Twitter account…

Hey big man, good to see you asked dad’s permission to use his account. Unfortunately, I have no plans to make another Journey movie. My goal to make Jules Verne’s “From the Earth to the Moon” became a real challenge to crack creatively. Thx for being such a cool fan. 🤙🏾👊🏾 https://t.co/9PQeCMBIAR — Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) January 3, 2018

Johnson has worked with the director of  Journey 2 , Brad Peyton, on  San Andreas  and the upcoming  Rampage  since. The pair were both set to make  Journey 3  together, but have found themselves not short of other projects…

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'Journey 3' And '4' Now In Development; Dwayne Johnson To Return

If you were hoping for more family friendly Dwayne Johnson action movies, today is your lucky day. New Line Cinema has hired writers to do not one, but two sequels in the Journey to the Center of the Earth franchise, each of which will be headlined by Johnson.  Chad  and  Carey Hayes , who co-wrote The Conjuring , have been brought on to write Journey 3 and Journey 4 , sequels to the 2008 film  Journey to the Center of the Earth  and its 2012 follow-up  Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. 

The Hollywood Reporter broke the news, which isn't the first we've heard of Journey sequels. Director Brad Peyton and screenwriters Brian Gunn and Mark Gunn were previously hired to direct/write Journey 3 with Johnson attached but now the THR reports the Hayes' will "take the project in a different direction than what had been in development before." If things work out, both films will film back to back.

Chad and Carey Hayes are becoming Johnson's guys, which is probably why this change took place. They wrote San Andreas for him as well as a few others things. You have to think if this is becoming another Dwayne Johnson franchise, he's going to want people around him who he trusts. People who know his voice and who he can talk to to drive the story. He's not going to blindly jump into something at this point.

Previously, we'd heard Josh Hutcherson was also planning on coming back for Journey 3 , but that was before The Hunger Games: Catching Fire blew up so huge. You have to think his number went up significantly, and will again after the next two Hunger Games movies. Still, he's kind of the main character so he'd probably have to come back in some capacity.

I haven't seen either of the Journey movies, simply because nothing about them interested me. Families seem to like them though and if making these movies means Johnson can do more risky fare in the future, I'm all for it. But it could also mean the opposite. What do you think?

The Rock Confirms Journey 3 Is Dead

Dwayne Johnson says the sequel Journey 3: From the Earth to the Moon is officially not happening.

It looks like Dwayne Johnson has managed to clear up his schedule a little bit. Unfortunately, it comes a the cost of those who wanted to see Journey 3 happen. Yes, even though the sequel has been said to be in development for quite some time, it looks like Journey 3: From the Earth to the Moon isn't going to happen. At least not with Dwayne Johnson in it. But is Warner Bros. really going to put that franchise on another star's shoulders? Probably not.

Dwayne Johnson is very active on social media and engages with his fans quite often. Recently, a 15-year-old fan reached out to The Rock on Twitter to ask about the status of Journey 3 , which was put into development shortly after Journey 2: The Mysterious Island was released in 2012. Sadly, even though Johnson let his young fan down very easy and in a classy manner, he confirmed that he has "no plans" to make Journey 3: From the Earth to the Moon . Here's what he had to say about it.

"Hey big man, good to see you asked dad's permission to use his account. Unfortunately, I have no plans to make another Journey movie . My goal to make Jules Verne's "From the Earth to the Moon" became a real challenge to crack creatively. Thx for being such a cool fan."

While there are those who still want to see a Journey sequel happen, Dwayne Johnson's career has also come a very long way since Journey 2: The Mysterious Island was released. In that handful of years, he's asserted himself as one of the most bankable movie stars on the planet and has lined up more projects than any one man can seemingly handle. In many ways, he has bigger fish to fry. And for that matter, so does Warner Bros.

The Rock became known as "franchise Viagra" at one point because of what he was able to do for movies like Journey 2: The Mysterious Island . The first movie, Journey to the Center of the Earth , starred Brendan Fraser and was modestly successful, bringing in $241 million worldwide, but Dwayne Johnson brought it to another level. The sequel, with Johnson as the star, made $335.2 million, making it a much bigger hit for the studio. He did similar things for G.I. Joe and, most notably, The Fast and Furious franchise when he joined up for Fast Five .

There's also the matter of his schedule. He's currently got Jungle Cruise , Black Adam , Doc Savage , the Big Trouble in Little China remake and San Andreas 2 on his slate, plus another season of Ballers , just to name a few. It's clear not every project he's attached to was going to get made and Journey 3: From the Earth to the Moon is one of the things that fell by the wayside. Dwayne Johnson has to do something to make room for that run for president in 2024 , right? Take a look at the actor's message, courtesy of Dwayne Johnson's Twitter

Why The Rock's Giving Up On Making Journey 3

Between his turns in franchises like G.I. Joe and Fast and Furious (just to name a couple), Dwayne Johnson has earned his Franchise Viagra nickname. That said, not all of his potential projects will ever see the light of day, including a sequel to Journey 2: The Mysterious Island . Some fans have wondered why we haven't seen the third installment in the franchise yet, and Johnson has officially taken to social media to explain that he gave up on it because he couldn't creatively make it work. In response to the question of Journey 3 's status, The Rock posted:

So it seems that there was a plan to make a third Journey at one point in time. The Rock wanted to dive further into Jules Verne's From the Earth to the Moon to push the franchise into trilogy territory. However, as is often the case with franchises such as this, the project ran into creative issues and ended up getting abandoned somewhere in development hell. Now, Dwayne Johnson has moved on to other projects, including his upcoming Luke Hobbs/Deckard Shaw Fast and Furious spinoff , with no intention of journeying back to Journey .

Of course, if you're a fan who wants to see The Rock adventure through a jungle on a blockbuster adventure, then you can always head to your local theater to check out Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle . The revival of the board game (now video game) adventure series has made a ton of money and has earned a welcoming response from critics . It's not a Journey movie, but based on his post , it seems that it will have to do for the foreseeable future.

That's not to say that the Journey franchise couldn't conceivably continue without The Rock involved in some capacity. After all, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island , despite its status as a sequel, was Dwayne Johnson first installment in the franchise -- which saw him take the reins from Brendan Fraser after 2008's Journey to the Center of the Earth . Dropping a box office draw as powerful of The Rock doesn't necessarily seem like the smartest business decision, but if he's not coming back, that could be the only way to get another Journey movie made.

Though it might feel somewhat disheartening for fans to learn that a sequel to Journey 2: The Mysterious Island isn't in the cards at this point, we will bring you more information related to all of Dwayne Johnson's upcoming projects as new details are made available to us. If you want release dates for his 2018 films like Rampage and Skyscraper , then make sure to hop over to our 2018 movie premiere guide or check out our full guide to what the wildly successful actor has coming up.

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"Journey 2: The Mysterious Island" looks like nothing so much as one of those live-action adventures that Disney used to grind out in the 1950s — and hey, here's Captain Nemo's Nautilus to prove it. Also, a tree house to humble "Swiss Family Robinson," which contains a short-wave radio that has been assembled from old spoons, I think I heard.

The movie is very, very loosely a sequel to " Journey to the Center of the Earth ," with only two connections: It's inspired by a Jules Verne novel, and it co-stars young Josh Hutcherson as the hero Sean. The film opens with him on a motorcycle and being chased by cops, but not to worry; all he did was break into a satellite-tracking station to boost the power on a message for help sent by his grandfather from a lost island in the Pacific.

Sean, whose father in the first film ( Brendan Fraser ) has disappeared (from the cast, anyway), now has to deal with Hank ( Dwayne Johnson , aka the Rock). Hank is his new stepdad. Josh and Hank make friends by decrypting grandfather's message; Hank glances at it and intuits that the two-syllable words stand for dots and one-syllable words stand for dashes, which means Grandpa has had enough free time on his remote island to figure out a way to make Morse code several times longer than it previously was. Unanswered is why grandfather would encrypt a call for help.

This Hank, what a swell guy. He proposes that the two of them fly off to the Pacific and find Grandpa. On arrival somewhere, they hire a tourist helicopter pilot named Gabato, played by Luis Guzman as another one of those low-comedy guys who gets all worked up and is scared of stuff. (I enjoyed a reprise of this classic shot: Gabato runs toward camera, falls on stomach, looks up …and up … and up.)

Gabato has a daughter named Kailani ( Vanessa Hudgens ), a Polynesian beauty who wears a tank top and Daisy Dukes throughout the film. These four fly off in the helicopter, are trapped in a Force Five hurricane that rips it to pieces and are lucky enough to find themselves alive on the beach of the Mysterious Island.

This is your complete island. It has an active volcano; waterfalls with no apparent water sources streaming down cliffs; elephants the size of dogs, and giant lizards that are nowhere big enough to account for the size of their eggs. (Josh falls through the shell of one, splashes in a pool of yolk and is attacked by an unborn lizard chick.) Also on the island is the lost city of Atlantis, even though it's in the wrong ocean, and bees so big Sean and Kailani can both ride on the back of one. And Alexander Anderson, Sean's grandfather, played by Michael Caine , who will not be editing this role into his videos about how to act in movies.

I hope you understand I enjoyed most of this stuff. The director, Brad Peyton , apparently intended it as a genial parody of countless other movies in this spirit. There is, for example, a scene were Sean, Grandpa, Kailani and Gabato all sit around the old campfire and listen while Hank strums a ukulele and sings "What a Wonderful World." And I mean he sings it: every word of three verses. It's not every day you see the Rock channeling Gene Autry.

Sean deduces that Verne's novel contains everything they need to know, and this comes in handy when the volcano explodes, and the island begins to sink into the sea. Sure enough, Captain Nemo's submarine is still hidden underwater. Hank and Sean, trusting Verne, dive off a high cliff, and while holding their breath and swimming underwater, are able to (1) find the sub, (2) open the hatch by tugging and twisting it, (3) swim inside, (4) push a lever to fill it with air, and (5) get the power generator working by jump-starting it with an electric eel.

This is transcendently goofy. It isn't a "good" movie in the usual sense (or most senses), but it is jolly and good-natured, and Michael Caine and Dwayne Johnson are among the most likable of actors. Johnson is such a good sport, he even shows young Sean how to impress girls by flexing your pecs so quickly that nuts will ricochet off them. I can't think of any reason to pay extra for the 3-D.

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Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Reviews

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island immediately recognizes its audience and, fully accepting its constraints, pleases them with its fabulous drive and its intrinsic linearity. [Full review in Spanish]

Full Review | Original Score: 6/10 | Jun 22, 2023

There’s nothing about this family-friendly movie that’s outrageously offensive, but there’s nothing about it that’s particularly interesting, well-executed, or inventively conceived either.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/4 | Feb 22, 2023

...entertaining yet chintzy...

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Jun 5, 2020

A screenplay that never quite clicks on all cylinders. There are too many scenes dealing with relationships that really halt any momentum.

Full Review | Original Score: C- | Apr 13, 2019

Journey 2 is simply magical.

Full Review | Jan 26, 2019

Undeniably an exhilarating family friendly, action adventure that'll no doubt thrill younger audiences.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Dec 13, 2018

Like its predecessor, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island is a race against time to survive, but the inclusion of new characters adds a little more interest.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 6, 2017

For a family, this is an agreeable Saturday outing, largely because director Brad Peyton doesn't set his sight higher than the material actually is.

Full Review | May 9, 2016

"Journey 2: The Mysterious Island" is light, airy family entertainment that actually ends up being too light and airy.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Sep 17, 2012

It's a harmless, lighthearted film with wooden acting, a nice message about accepting your parents-whoever they are-and again, lots of ridiculous CGI.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/4 | Sep 4, 2012

The only defense for this movie is to say that it's not actually 'trying' to be good ... Are we supposed to applaud just because they set the bar low and barely reached it?

Full Review | Original Score: 3/10 | Aug 22, 2012

It definitely has its appeal to the crowd it's pandering toward, and it's a success in its mission to bring the awe and thrills.

Full Review | Aug 7, 2012

The whole movie has such an air of giddy adventure that I had a good time with it. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island is charming, in spite of its imperfections.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Jun 4, 2012

Visually rich with lavish sets and fun movie monsters, but Journey 2 is about as underdeveloped and hollow as assembly-line filmmaking can get.

Full Review | Original Score: 5/10 | May 25, 2012

...a family adventure aimed squarely at children. For kids, it's fine; they'll probably enjoy all the color, action, and preposterous goings-on.

Full Review | Original Score: 5/10 | May 22, 2012

Panders to the kiddies, caters to the teens, and tosses in a loser-ethnic-sidekick. The shrugging tone of this 21st-century sabotage of the original novel is summed up by this slogan masquerading as dialogue: 'It's Jules Verne, man-ya gotta believe.'

Full Review | May 10, 2012

Falls far short of cinematic art but goes down pretty well with a box of popcorn and modest expectations.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/5 | Apr 6, 2012

Amusingly childish...

Full Review | Original Score: 2/4 | Mar 23, 2012

Feeding this to a young mind should count as a chargable offense.

Full Review | Original Score: D+ | Mar 20, 2012

It's all a bit silly. But Journey 2 does have the uncomplicated charm of those ancient mid-budget epics in which Doug McClure narrowly avoided being eaten by Pterodactyls.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Mar 19, 2012

10 Best Movies Based On Jules Verne Books, Ranked

• Jules Verne's work has inspired numerous movie adaptations and is the foundation for some of the earliest science fiction films.
• Some Jules Verne adaptations are entertaining and enjoyable, while others are outdated and not required viewing.
• The film "Journey to the Center of the Earth" (2008) successfully updates Verne's classic story with modern special effects and remains fun to watch.

Jules Verne is undoubtedly one of the most prominent authors in science fiction , and its no wonder that his works have inspired countless movie adaptations. One of the most translated writers in human history, the French author has written legendary tales like 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea, Journey to the Center of the Earth, and Around the World in 80 Days . Verne's daring imagination put him far ahead of his time, and it's no surprise that movie studios have sought to replicate his sense of wonder with multiple live-action adaptations of Jules Verne stories .

Jules Verne's work has become the foundation for some of the earliest films in the science fiction genre , some of which even hold up today remarkably well as enjoyable, adventurous romps through the imagination. The mid-to-late 2000s saw a resurgence of Jules Verne films as well, to varying degrees of success, with studios hoping to recapture the joy and nostalgia of the earliest films to adapt Verne's books for a new generation. With so many familiar titles, it's a difficult task to distinguish the very best depictions of Jules Verne's novels over the years.

Journey To The Center Of The Earth

An easily-overlooked made-for-TV movie, the two-part Journey to the Center of the Earth special was a solid attempt at getting to the center of what made Verne's original story so memorable. The film is decidedly slow-moving and low-budgeted, with some creature effects occasionally bordering the precipice of acceptable for a shoestring budget, but the C-List actors can often bring in decent performances amid the campy set-dressing. Despite it's many flaws, the two-part film is an entertaining, knowingly campy jog through Verne's beloved tale of subterranean exploration.

Master Of The World

Master of the World is the sole film to adapt Jules Verne's novel of the same name, and when compared to his other, more well-known stories, it's easy to see why. The narrative of a rich maniac dedicated to the idea of threatening the world's governments into laying down their arms isn't quite as whimsical as Verne's other premises. As for the film, despite rich talent from the likes of a young Charles Bronson and the legendary Vincent Price , the special effects are especially outdated, even for the time period . Master of the World is fun, but not required viewing.

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

Journey 2: the mysterious island.

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island is the follow-up to 2008's Journey to the Center of the Earth. The film takes place four years after the original, showing Sean Anderson (Josh Hutcherson teaming up with Hank, his stepfather, to find his lost grandfather. Due to scheduling issues, Brendan Fraser wasn't able to return as Trevor Anderson but was replaced by Dwayne Johnson as the film's lead.

Release Date 2012-02-12

Director Brad Peyton

Cast Josh Hutcherson, Michael Caine, Vanessa Hudgens, Dwayne Johnson

This semi-adaptation picks up where 2008's Journey to the Center of the Earth left off, replacing Brendan Fraser with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. As the passable action adventure delves into the incredible isle, the tone rides a strange line, at once too scary for younger viewers and too subdued for older ones. Amid mediocre CGI and all-too subdued performances, the best thing that can be said about Journey 2: The Mysterious Island was how it pioneered the art of throwing Johnson into a jungle, later done better in films like Jungle Cruise and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle .

Around The World In 80 Days

Though the idea of circumnavigating the globe in the span of 80 days is now a triviality, in Verne's time, such a time was the stuff of science fiction. The 1956 take on the story is an incredibly grand adventure comedy with a runtime that feels nearly as long as the titular journey itself. The international cast is crammed with stars of Hollywood's Golden Age , who had enough charisma between them to earn the film an early Academy Award for Best Picture. Today, the spectacle and aged humor can be best appreciated as a museum of 50s stardom.

Starring a young Josh Hutcherson and Brendan Fraser, still hot off the success of The Mummy trilogy , 2008's Journey To The Center Of The Earth had all the makings of an action-adventure hit. Being the first to truly update one of Verne's classic stories with modern special effects, the film still looks great 15 years later, even if it is marred by several obvious moments clearly meant to be enjoyed in the context of a 3-D theater. Adapting the classic adventure about as well as it could have, Journey To The Center Of The Earth isn't revolutionary, but undeniably fun.

While most adaptations of Verne's work make at least some departures from the source material, 2004's Around The World In 80 Days completely re-imagines the story as a raucous action-comedy. Though critically-panned at the time, the film is endlessly re-watchable today , with eye-popping action choreography courtesy of Jackie Chan's Passepartout and deadpan comedic timing from Steve Coogan's Phineas Fogg. If the anachronisms and deviations from Verne's novel can be forgiven, Around The World In 80 Days is a creative globe-trotting adventure that doesn't get the respect it deserves.

There's simply no replicating the cheesy fun of the original Journey To The Center Of The Earth , an earnest science fiction adventure movie that wears its heart on its sleeve. The special effects are certainly dated, but it's hard not to wring a certain level of charm out of the delicately hand-painted backgrounds and practical lizardman costumes. Beyond the addition of the deliciously dastardly villain, Count Saknussemm, the film is also one of the most faithful to Verne's work, a commendable effort in and of itself.

The Mysterious Island

The Mysterious Island is one of Jules Verne's lesser-known stories, but the 1961 film of the same name takes every advantage of the novel's conceits. Following a group of Union soldiers in the Civil War who escape prison in a hot air balloon only to wash up on a bizarre uncharted island, the film's sense of tension only ever dials up, as the heroes contend with grimy human pirates and giant fauna rendered by the talent of stop-motion legend Ray Harryhausen . Not the deepest narrative, this thrilling tale of danger holds up decades later remarkably well as a harrowing odyssey.

20,000 Leagues Under The Sea

One of Disney's earliest forays into live-action storytelling, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea presented the aquatic crew of the Nautilus with untold dangers then-undreamed of by 50s audiences. Beyond the great creature and sci-fi technology designs that still hold up today, the film offers substantially more heart than most other Verne adaptations, taking the time to acclimate the viewer with its intrepid adventurers. It's no wonder that 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was influential enough to earn a spot as a Disneyland mainstay even seven decades after its original release.

A Trip To The Moon

It's only fitting that the world's first science fiction movie sprung from the mind of one of the genre's most influential authors. Presenting early audiences with a dizzying idea of space travel long before the first astronaut was born, A Trip To The Moon 's hypnotic, almost feverish visuals and brisk 14-minute run time assaults the imagination with a yet-unmatched spectacle of dreamlike reality. From the Moon's incredulous face to the dancing insectoid aliens that vanish in a literal puff of smoke, A Trip To The Moon is by far the most influential science fiction film courtesy of Jules Verne.

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Click Here To Jump Straight to the FULL DECEMBER REWARDS MAP

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When is the December Mysterious Island Map Reveal?

On December 4th, a new adventure map will be available, where you will encounter a new flag and pattern with new abilities. Try to guess what they will be?

What Will Happen to My Explorer's Moves from October and November?

Any Explorer's Moves that are unused when the October/November map ends, will carry over to December!

Will We Still Have Access to the Maps from October and November?

No. When the event timer reaches 0, the October and November Maps will disappear. Make sure you get all of the rewards from the maps that you want before they leave forever!

How does the Mysterious Island Work?

As you explore the map, you can see the blue question marks as move opportunities. You continue your way across the map, until you get to the tower at the end.

Complete Map 3 with Rewards!

What are the Big Prizes on The Mysterious Island?

Central tower:.

New Battle Flag Chest Item (Choose which of the three Flags you Want!)

Accuracy Pattern 1.5% (Lowers Enemy Team Dodge!)

Top Right Tower

Orange Gift of the Dominion

Magic Defense Pattern

Bottom Right Tower

Magic Attack Increase Pattern

1500 Random Ascension Crystals

Bottom Left Tower

Physical Attack Pattern

1500 Big Money Blue Balls

Far Left Tower

Armor Pattern

1500 Small Skin Stone Chests

Immediate Left Tower

Magic Attack Pattern

Red Chest? Maybe Orange

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Science fantasy films are loved by everyone and specifically when they feature action and adventure. That is what the ‘ Journey’ franchise proved to be and they were loved for adapting Jules Verne’s worlds mentioned in his books which were beyond anyone’s imagination.

The first film, ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ , was released in 2008 followed by ‘Journey 2: The Mysterious Island’ in 2012. Both films were successful at the box office despite receiving mixed reviews. However, a third film has been in discussion for a long time but it has not happened yet. A confirmation has not come out so far so let’s check what has been the progress so far.

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The Problem With ‘Journey 3: From The Earth To The Moon’                           

Following the release of ‘Journey 2: The Mysterious Island’ , there were reports that the makers were planning two more sequels. Dwayne Johnson played the lead role in the second film but if he had to reprise his role in a sequel, it was important for him to get out of his busy schedule which was impossible considering the projects he was working on.

He later responded to a fan through Twitter and stated that ‘ Journey 3 ‘ was not happening as the writers failed in creating a perfect script. He even appeared in ‘Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle’ and the film’s premise was similar to ‘ Journey ‘. The franchise would have worked even without Johnson but possibly the producers did not want to take any risk.

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Will Dwayne Johnson Return If ‘Journey 3’ Is Made?

The producers of ‘ Journey ‘ have not given any update on a sequel in all these years because the second film was a bigger success compared to the first film, it is impossible to confirm a third film without Dwayne Johnson. Moreover, he has appeared in similar movies. This includes ‘Jungle Cruise’ , which was released in 2021 and a sequel is also being developed for the same. He was also featured in Rampage which was a box-office success and a sequel is being planned.

Johnson was seen in ‘Black Adam’ , which was released in 2022 and marked his debut as a superhero. He has a few other projects in hand but his hands are full for now and so, audiences should possibly stop expecting ‘ Journey 3 ‘ at least for the next 3-4 years.

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Dwayne johnson to return for 'journey 3' and 'journey 4'.

Dwayne Johnson is attached to star in two more 'Journey' movies, penned by the screenwriting duo behind 'The Conjuring'.

The Rock's upcoming projects include  Fast & Furious 7 and some as-yet unspecified DC superhero movie (we're pretty sure we know what it is ), but he's also got it covered in the family-friendly movie department. No, that doesn't mean another Tooth Fairy movie starring Dwayne Johnson; it does , apparently, mean we'll be getting two new installments in the Journey series, which added Johnson to the mix in the punny titled second installment, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island .

New Line and Walden have had Johnson attached to  Journey 3  for some two years now, but this is the first we've heard of Journey 4 also being in the works. THR says the plan, schedule-permitting, is to shoot the third and fourth  Journey  movie installments back to back, with Josh Hutcherson reprising as Johnson's son-in-law. Screenwriting brothers Chad and Carey Hayes ( The Conjuring ) have reportedly set to work on penning scripts for both adventure films.

The Hayes are fresh off co-writing Johnson's upcoming 3D disaster/action film  San Andreas , which was also directed by Journey 2 helmsman Brad Peyton; he is expected to return to call the shots on  Journey 3 . Peyton was also once lined up to direct a Lobo movie starring Johnson (before that project was canned), while the Hayes are currently working on the  Seal Team 666 adaptation - a supernatural/action flick envisioned as a Johnson vehicle. That is to say, these four (the Hayes, Johnson, and Peyton) have clearly established a solid working relationship.

Rumor has it that Journey 3 may involve a trip into outer space, though it's probably safe to assume that such a storyline will be a tad more light-hearted than something like Gravity . If Journey 3 and 4 are going to be filmed back to back, then it's feasible the former will end on a cliff-hanger that sets up the fourth installment. It could also be that New Line and Walden would prefer to shoot theses movies together for cost efficiency, since they'll be filmed largely on sound stages with green screen backdrops.

Journey 2 grossed just over $335 million worldwide in theaters (against a $79 million budget) and was mostly successful in achieving its goal - offering a wholesome adventure story and colorful pop-out 3D effects for young ones, while Johnson and his adult costars provided some wittier banter for older folk. So yeah, this franchise hasn't exactly had lofty ambitions to date and that presumably won't change with the next two installments; as far as being decent pop art for the whole family to enjoy, though, these next two Journey s ought to get the job done.

We'll keep you updated on the status of both  Journey 3 and Journey 3 as more information is made available.

Source: THR

• Category: Next Week on Xbox

Next Week on Xbox: New Games for April 29 to May 3

Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in!

FRONT MISSION 2: Remake

Forever Entertainment S.A.

Front Mission 2: Remake – April 30 Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

A classic tactical RPG returns! The second game in the main Front Mission storyline is finally available outside of Japan for the first time. In Front Mission 2, the perspective switches between three characters: Ash, Lisa, and Thomas, creating a worldview that goes beyond a simple contrast between good and evil.

Tales from Candleforth

Tales from Candleforth – April 30

Tales from Candleforth is a collection of fairy tales that were written on top of a forbidden book many years ago to hide its content. Years later, the dark text is bleeding out and onto the pages of the tales, mixing with them and twisting the stories.

The Fall of Elena Temple

The Fall of Elena Temple – April 30 Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox One X Enhanced

The Fall of Elena Temple is an old-school puzzle platformer in which you explore rooms, avoid perils and collect all coins to progress. The catch is you can undo your falls! So don’t be afraid of heights, fall and collect the coins bellow, then undo back up to where you fell from, keeping the coins!

Roofcats Band – Suika Style

Lucky Raccoon Games

Roofcats Band – Suika Style – May 1 Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Ever wondered what mischief cats get up to on the roof? Well, they’re not just lazing around – they’re hosting the ultimate rooftop jam session! Your mission is to skillfully match the feline musicians, summoning new talents while dodging overflow and contending with an occasional canine disruptor.

Space Mercenary Defense Force

Eastasiasoft Limited

Space Mercenary Defense Force – May 1 Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Survive the cosmic onslaught by upgrading and equipping a vast arsenal of modular weaponry! Withstand the alien onslaught from all directions, moving your ship through space to align targets with the most effective tech modules and maintaining a safe distance from the swarm. Complete optional encounters like mini-bosses and conduit charging to earn rewards, then spend hard-earned credits to unlock new ships, perpetual astral upgrades, perks, and celestial modifiers!

Armed and Gelatinous: Couch Edition

Three Flip Studios

Armed and Gelatinous: Couch Edition – May 2 Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Prepare for an intergalactic showdown like never before in Armed and Gelatinous: Couch Edition, the ultimate multiplayer party game that pits friends and family against one another in a fast-paced cosmic brawl. Armed and Gelatinous: Couch Edition is perfect for your next shindig, get-together, or soiree!

Candle Knight

Candle Knight – May 2 Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Play as an enchanted candle holder trying to restore the light to its home. Wield your flame to overcome menacing creatures lurking in the shadows of a ruined castle, use the dynamic difficulty system to your advantage, traverse challenging platforming sections and solve cryptic puzzles inside surreal paintings in this 2.5D action-adventure platformer.

Full Metal Sergeant

PolyCrunch Games

Full Metal Sergeant – May 2 Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Be the drill instructor! Insult recruits with no remorse! Can you transform flabby recruits into lean war machines within 12 weeks?

Milestone S.r.l.

MotoGP 24 – May 2 Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Embark on your quest to become a MotoGP legend and shape your own epic saga. From humble beginnings to triumphant heights, the path is yours to forge. Engage in thrilling rivalries, build your reputation, and leave your mark on the history of your beloved team. Challenge your abilities in MotoGP, Moto2, and Moto3, and immerse yourself in the exhilarating journey of the 2024 campaign.

Maximum Entertainment

Sclash – May 2 Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

A plug ’n’ play 2D samurai fighting game full of tension where one hit is enough to kill. Play as a hand-drawn samurai in beautiful painted settings and fight your opponent in epic solemn duels where each move matters. Manage your stamina well, breath, and take your time to land a deadly hit.

Cyber Citizen Shockman 3: The princess from another world

Ratalaika Games S.L.

Cyber Citizen Shockman 3: The Princess from Another World – May 3 Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

After Sonya wins a big prize in the lottery, she and Arnold travel to a tropical southern island to enjoy some well-deserved holidays. However, paradise soon turns into hell when a strange spaceship appears suddenly and starts attacking the city. Unable to just sit around and do nothing while chaos unfolds, Arnold and Sonya transform into Shockman and head to battle this new mysterious enemy in this retro platformer.

Ready, Steady, Ship!

Untold Tales

Ready, Steady, Ship! – May 3

Your job is simple – rebuild the conveyor belts and get the goods flowing out of the factory. As you progress, you’ll be given all manner of tools, equipment, and conveyor parts to overcome obstacles. Forklifts, cranes, springboard conveyor belts, packing foam dispensers, the list goes on and on! So put on your thinking hard hats and start piecing together the puzzle.

Desert Water Games

MiceGard – May 3 Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

An adventure game where viking mice fight for honor, fame, and survival. Explore the world inspired by Norse mythology, meet with gods and warlocks, and seize the glory of the fiercest mouse-warrior in this action-packed saga!