Paramount Cancels 'Anchorman 2'

'Anchorman 2' is off the air


The unexpected blockbuster known as “Anchorman” was Adam Mckay directorial debut since being the head writer for Saturday Night Live. Although set in the 1970’s, the American comedy film was a smash in theaters in 2004, making $28.4 million in it’s opening weekend in the United States alone. Eventually the film would go on to make a worldwide total of a solid $89.3 million, which totally surpassed its meek $26 million budget to make it. Both the critics and audiences loved the film and it’s characters.

Anchorman’s popularity has only sky-rocketed, since it’s released on television, as well over the internet. Will Ferrell, who played the lead actor in the film, Ron Burgundy, has done countless of segments on sports related programs such as ESPN, playing the character, and even today, he is in high demand on other sports and non-sports related programs requesting his services as Ron Burgundy. So basically with a strong and devoted cult following as the film has now, one might say that a sequel would be a “no-brainer” for the Paramount to jump at the chance to make another sequel…right?

Nope. There will be no sequel because last week Paramount passed on the idea to make it, due to a high budget. They considered the cost would be a financial risk for the company, so in other words, they do believe the film will be a blockbuster, but just not a profitable one. Some agree with Paramount’s decision but the most outspoken against their decision is director Adam Mckay, who has used his Twitter account to vent his displeasure on the company’s decision. One of his messages read: "So bummed. Paramount basically passed on Anchorman 2. Even after we cut our budget down. We tried."

Only time will tell if Paramount will change their minds, but for now, fans of Anchorman and Ron Burgundy will only have their DVD copy to keep them warm at night in their beds.