Two Seth Rogen Movies Will Never Get Sequels (For A Good Reason)

It’s interesting how Evan Goldberg points out that only a select few of their projects will receive sequels or follow-ups. While their collaborative filmographies mostly consist of original theatrical work, they did debut a sequel to 2014’s “Neighbors” in 2016. Right now, the creatives are working on a follow-up television series to the animated “Sausage Party,” which is set to hit Prime Video in July 2024. While “Neighbors” and “Sausage Party” are fan favorites, they also don’t have the same cultural clout as “Superbad” and “Pineapple Express,” which is why it makes sense that the duo is apprehensive to cook up sequels.
There have, however, been plans in the past to follow up on their beloved projects. Producer Judd Apatow once revealed a fun idea he had for a “Superbad” sequel, but it was decided that a second outing would probably diminish the legacy of the first. While most of the cast and crew are hesitant to come back for a sequel, Jonah Hill has jokingly expressed interest in a “Superbad 2” under the condition that they follow his idea of focusing on the characters in their 80s.
Apatow also had an idea for a “Pineapple Express” sequel that we’ll probably never see. Ultimately, “Superbad” and “Pineapple Express” have emerged as a cultural fixtures, and with comedy sequels rarely living up to hype, it’s probably for the best that Seth Rogen and Goldberg stick to original projects that continue to inspire fans.