Will There Be A Darkest Minds 2

So, About That Darkest Minds 2…

Okay, let's talk. Remember The Darkest Minds? You know, the movie about kids with superpowers and the government trying to control them?

It came out in 2018. And, well, it kinda just... happened. Then it was gone.

The Big Question: Sequel or No Sequel?

Everyone wants to know: will there be a Darkest Minds 2? The short answer? Probably not. Sorry to burst your bubble, folks.

But hear me out! Before you grab your pitchforks and torches, let's examine the evidence. It isn't looking good.

The movie didn’t exactly light the box office on fire. It struggled to even recoup its budget. Ouch.

And critics weren't exactly singing its praises either. Let's just say it wasn't winning any awards.

Why I’m (Secretly) Okay With No Sequel

Now, this might be controversial, but I'm *kind of* okay with it ending there. I said it!

Don't get me wrong. I love a good dystopian YA adaptation. I mean, who doesn't?

But sometimes, stories are better left… finished. Leaving us to ponder the possibilities.

Think about it: the movie wrapped up the main conflict reasonably well. Ruby and the gang are relatively safe. For now.

Continuing the story risks dragging it out. We've seen that happen *way* too many times in Hollywood.

Do we really need another trilogy that loses its way halfway through? I think not!

The Unpopular Opinion: Some Books Shouldn't Be Movies

Here's another potentially hot take: some books just don't translate well to the big screen.

The Darkest Minds books are great! Alexandra Bracken is a fantastic writer. She creates vivid worlds and compelling characters.

But capturing all that nuance in a two-hour movie is tough. It's like trying to fit an elephant into a Mini Cooper.

Maybe it's better to appreciate the books for what they are. Let our imaginations fill in the gaps.

What Could Have Been…

Of course, a tiny part of me wonders what a Darkest Minds 2 *could* have been. With a bigger budget? And a different creative team?

Maybe they could have explored the world more deeply. Dive into the motivations of the adults running the camps. Delve more into the other colors. Or, maybe the powers themselves. More Orange fighting scenes, please!

We could've seen more of the PSI kids banding together. The rise of a genuine rebellion. The possibilities were endless!

But alas, it seems we'll have to be content with what we got. Or just reread the books and daydream.

The Final Verdict (For Now)

So, will there be a Darkest Minds 2? The odds are definitely stacked against it. Never say never, but likely it’s not happening.

And honestly? Maybe that's for the best. Let’s remember the potential that the first movie tried to capture.

Instead, let's focus on finding the next great dystopian YA adaptation. The next Hunger Games or Divergent. (But hopefully, better than Divergent. *cough*)

Until then, happy reading (and maybe re-watching...the first one)!

And remember, even if Liam Stewart doesn't grace our screens again, he lives on in our hearts (and in the books, of course!).