Why did Will Ferrell’s Elf never get a sequel despite its massive popularity?

Elfis one of the most popular Christmas movies ever, and yetElf 2never happened.

Was Elf 2 Ever On the Cards?

Elf Will Ferrell

But it comes up.

I hear from the studio who pitch me different takes on it.

A ‘Night at the Roxbury’ for example?"

Will Ferrell as Buddy in Elf

Ferrell: “No.”

Wiig: “Youve been asked to do ‘Elf’ a lot havent you?”

Ferrell: “Yeah.”

Will Elf 2 With Will Ferrell Ever Release?

IGN: “like dont do that!”

IGN: “Could there ever be an idea for it?”

And the director and Will didnt get along very well.

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It was one of those things."

Elfis streaming now on Max and Hulu.

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