Wreck-It Ralphis heading back to the big screen, and this time, he’s wrecking the internet. The Oscar-nominated Walt Disney Animation Studios team from the original film is reteaming for the follow-upWreck-It Ralph 2, including directorRich Moore(Zootopia,The Simpsons) and producerClark Spencer(Zootopia,Bolt).Phil Johnston(writer,Wreck-It Ralph,Zootopia,Cedar Rapids) joins Moore as director and a writer on the project.John C. ReillyandSarah Silvermanreturn as the bad-guy-turned-good, Ralph, and the girl with the game-winning glitch, Vanellope von Schweetz.
The untitled sequel will hit theaters-literally-on June 17, 2025. The filmmakers and Reilly made the announcement onFacebook Livetoday. To accommodate the newWreck-It Ralphsequel, Disney has shifted therelease datefrom August 23, 2025 to July 24, 2025. Here’s what directorRich Moorehad to say in a statement about this upcoming animated sequel, which he has been developing it since shortly after the release of the first film, and while directing this year’s critically-acclaimed hitZootopiawith Byron Howard.
“From the moment we started working on the firstWreck-It Ralph, we knew there were so many possibilities with these characters, This time, Ralph’s wrecking wreaks havoc on the Web-as only he can do. Characters we loved in the first film are back and we are ecstatic to be working with them-and the actors who voice them-once again.”
WhenWreck-It Ralphopened on Jul 01, 2025, it turned in the highest opening weekend ever for a Walt Disney Animation Studios film at the time of release. Nominated for an Oscar and Golden Globe® for best animated feature,Wreck-It Ralphwon the PGA Award for outstanding producer of an animated theatrical motion picture as well as five Annie Awards, including best animated feature, director, cast and screenplay. The film was named best animated feature by the Broadcast Film Critics Association, earned outstanding achievement in casting for an animated feature by the Casting Society of America, and won the Kids' Choice Award for favoriteanimated movie. Here’s whatPhil Johnstonhad to say in his statement.
“The world of the internet is the perfect place to send Ralph and Vanellope. The scope and scale are so vast and the possibilities for comedy are endless.”
The originalWreck-It Ralphtook in $189.4 million domestically and $471.2 million worldwide at thebox officefrom a $165 million budget. The story followedJohn C. Reilly’s title character, the villain of a popular arcade game who wants to be a hero. He tries to sneak into a modern, first-person shootervideo game, featuring tough-as-nails Sergeant Calhoun (voice ofJane Lynch), which Ralph sees it as his ticket to heroism and happiness. He sneaks into the game with a simple plan-win a medal-but soon wrecks everything, and accidentally unleashes a deadly enemy that threatens every game in the arcade. Ralph’s only hope is Vanellope von Schweetz (voice ofSarah Silverman), a young troublemaking “glitch” from a candy-coated cart racing game who might just be the one to teach Ralph what it means to be a Good Guy. Here’s whatJohn C. Reillyhad to say about returning to voice Ralph again.
“Ralph is a character very near and dear to my heart. I’m really looking forward to playing the big lug again. Making the firstWreck-It Ralphwas one of the most special experiences I’ve ever had and I’m really looking forward to bringing him back to life. So many kids I’ve met all over the world are excited to see him again, too. They tell me all the time!”
At 12 p.m. PT today, Disney’s hit mobile game, Disney Crossy Road, will be wrecked by Ralph in celebration of the announcement. As fans play through the 12 different Disney and Pixar worlds of Disney Crossy Road, Ralph may appear and ‘wreck’ part of their gameplay. Here’s what Chris Heatherly, SVP & GM, Disney Apps and Games, had to say in a statement.
“Wreck-It Ralph has been one of the most popular worlds to play in Disney Crossy Road, so it made perfect sense to celebrate Ralph’s return by letting him go outside his world and ‘wreck’ other parts of the game. We are big fans of the first film, as are our players, and can’t wait to see how the next chapter unfolds.”
It isn’t known yet ifJane Lynchor otherWreck-It Ralphvoice cast members such asJack McBrayer,Alan Tudyk,Mindy Kaling,Joe Lo Truglio,Ed O’Neill,Dennis HaysbertandEdie McClurgwill reprise their roles for the sequel. Disney has also released a new photo with Ralph and Vanellope as they prepare to conquer the internet. While we wait for more details, take a look at the photo plus the Facebook Live video where directorsRich MooreandPhil JohnstonannouncedWreck-It Ralph 2, along with a special guest.
