Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over

Release Date: July 25, 2003

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Two months before a sequel to the original even hits theaters, Miramax is already announcing that a third installment in the series will hit theaters in the summer of 2003. Not only is this action a strong display of confidence from the studio for the quality of the upcoming sequel, but it also makes a lot of sense from a financial perspective. The first film was highly profitable, with a final box-office total of $112.7 million that easily covered its $33 million budget. Add to that an additional $31 million in earnings overseas plus nearly $50 million in video rentals, and it's easy to see why the studio would be excited about the prospect of Spy Kids 3.

Though writer/director Robert Rodriguez has indicated in the past that the second segment would be the end of the story, I would anticipate that the studio will try to keep him involved in the third film, if at all possible. The core members of the cast are almost certain to return: Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Alexa Vega and Daryl Sabara. Expect more gadgets and adventure as well as lots of fun for the entire family. If Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams is able to duplicate or build on the original film's success, it looks as though Miramax/Dimension definitely has a burgeoning franchise on its hands. (Kim Hollis/BOP)

Vital statistics for Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over Main Cast Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Alexa Vega, Daryl Sabara Supporting Cast Sylvester Stallone, Ricardo Montalban, Salma Hayek, Holland Taylor, George Clooney, Mike Judge, Danny Trejo, Alan Cumming, Cheech Marin, Steve Buscemi, Bill Paxton, Elijah Wood Director Robert Rodriguez Screenwriter Robert Rodriguez Distributor Dimension Films Trailer Click Here for Trailer Official Site http://www.spykids.com/ Rating PG Running Time 84 minutes Screen Count 3,344 Talent in red has entry in The Big Picture

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