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Ninjago is an upcoming American computer-animated fantasy film based on the Lego Ninjago toy line. Produced by Warner Animation Group and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, it is intended to be the 10th film in the franchise. The film will be directed by Kirk DeMicco and written by Josh Cooley, and stars an ensemble cast featuring of Dave Franco, Michael Pena, Kumail Nanjiani, Abbi Jacobson, Zach Woods, Fred Armisen, Justin Theroux and Olivia Munn.

Charlie Bean was interested in a Lego Ninjago sequel in March 2018, but Warner Bros. scrapped the project at the time. In May 2021, the studio began taking interest in a sequel, and the film was revealed to be in development in September 2022 after the success of Lego Dimensions. DeMicco and Cooley joined in February 2023 and the film's main cast members were revealed that after that. Production at the hands of Animal Logic is scheduled to begin in April 2024, in Australia.

Ninjago is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 6, 2026.

Premise
Ninjago is in danger from a army of darkness.

Development
During the production of Lego Ninjago (2018), director Charlie Bean expressed interest in a sequel to the film and had already come up with a creative idea. Producer Dan Lin said this was a possibility based on the success of Lego Ninjago, however Warner Bros. rejected the initial idea and Bean was no longer interested in directing in 2020. In August 2018, Dave Franco expressed his enthusiasm for reprise his role as Lloyd Garmadon in an upcoming film in the franchise.

Development of another film based on the line began in mid-2021, following the announcement that the characters featured would appear in Lego Dimensions (2022). Some outlets felt the characters would appear based on minor participation, but executive producer Dan Lin said the team was never considered for the project because they would "bring more diversity to the story and cast of characters" and distance themselves from other aspects of the film. the franchise. Head writer Erick Sommers felt there was "a lot of talk" surrounding a possible sequel. In May 2022, Josh Cooley was tasked with writing first drafts for Ninjago, drawing from treatments by Charlie Bean, with Dan Lin and Roy Lee producing. Development on the film accelerated following the critical and commercial success of Lego Dimensions and Kirk DeMicco was hired to direct in February 2023, after a pitch that "wowed" executives. At the time, the studio had been in contact with the actors to discuss their availability to reprise their roles in the film. The film was officially announced in July 2023 at the San Diego Comic-Con, with a release date of February 6, 2026. Commentators suggested that the film could be based directly on the Ninjago TV series, as opposed to the previous film.

Production
Production, entrusted to the Animal Logic studio, is scheduled to begin on April 15, 2024, under the working title Wall Mission, at studios in Australia.

Release
Ninjago is scheduled to be theatrically released by Warner Bros. Pictures in the United States on February 6, 2026.