10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Canceled Monsters Inc. 2

Monsters Inc. was a very charming entry into the Pixar library of animated features. Naturally, fans of the film definitely wanted a sequel starring Mike and Sully. Although the prequel, Monsters University definitely has its own quirky charm and enthusiastic fanbase, there are some who believe it’s not the sequel they desired.

Believe it or not, there was a time when a sequel featuring our favorite members of Monstropolis was actually in the works. However, due to studio conflict, contracts, and story issues, it never made it off the ground. What bizarre adventure sent Mike and Sulley on a trip to the human world? Have a look and find out.

10 It Would Have been Made by Circle 7 and Not Pixar

Nowadays, it’s hard not to associate Pixar with Disney. With amazing titles like Toy Story, Up, and Coco associated with the Disney name, the pair are somewhat inseparable. But there was a time in the studio’s history where their next project was not going to be distributed by Walt Disney Pictures.

At the time the sequel was being proposed, Disney had a seven picture deal with Pixar, Cars was to have been the last of the seven, which left Pixar open to other distributors. A company called Circle 7 was being considered to handle the next Pixar project had Disney not been more involved.

9 It Would Have Changed Pixar’s Relationship with Disney

It’s hard to imagine Pixar without the helping hand of Disney. Of course, it was Disney, after all, who helped the filmmakers bring Toy Story from a simple TV special concept to a full-length feature film. In fact, without Disney’s help, we might not have CGI animated features today.

We understand Disney has their ways of getting what they want, but the idea of Pixar working without them seems a bit strange. Had Pixar departed from working with Disney and went to work with Distributors like Circle 7 or other companies, we’re not sure if the results would have been as successful as their partnership is today. Thankfully, they made the right call.

8 It Would Have Been the First Non-Toy Story Sequel

Until the premiere of  Toy Story 2,  Pixar was not in the business of making sequels. Given the reaction and fan response of Monsters Inc.,  members of the studio began considering a sequel involving Mike and Sulley’s further adventures after their encounter with Boo. Keep in mind, at the time this would have been a totally new foray for the studio.

Sure, nowadays Disney and Pixar have both a Toy Story and Cars franchise under their belts, but back then, the idea was simply unheard of. Pixar was in the business of stories, not series. So it’s anyone’s guess how this would have affected the company as a whole.

7 It Would Have Been an Actual Sequel, not a Prequel

Monsters University is an enjoyable film, don’t get us wrong. But certain fans can’t help feeling a little bit cheated out of the proper sequel with this Disneyfied Animal House. However, there was a time in Pixar’s career when an actual sequel was being talked about by animators and filmmakers.

The proposed project would have seen not only a return from Mike and Sulley but Boo as well. In concept, the film would have taken place immediately after the first one ended, and properly progress the narrative. No spin-offs, no prequels, and no middle man. Just a straightforward continuation.

6 It was Called Lost In Scaridise

Lost in Scaradise was the working title for the unmade sequel that would have seen Mike and Sully on the hunt for Boo while she was either moved to a new house with a new closet or on vacation with her family. Either way, this would have Ben rich in comedic exploits for the monsters and those they encountered.

Not much is known on the general plot but according to some sources, it would have been a ” Stranger in a Strange Land” type scenario that would’ve had both, Mike and Sulley freaking out in uncomfortable environments. Sound’s like standard Pixar to us.

5 Mike and Sulley Traveled Through the Human World

On that note, where the previous film had a human pulled into the monster world, the sequel would have reversed that concept and thrown our protagonists into the weird world of the humans. A little rehashed perhaps, but one we wouldn’t mind watching for an hour or two.

This would have no doubt been an interesting idea, seeing Mike and Sulley sneak around the human world and trying not to be spotted by locals. It definitely has charm and appeal, and would more than likely please the Pixar fans. But it was not without its consequences.

4 And Almost Exposed the Monster World

Supposedly, the idea put Mike and Sulley dangerously close to exposing the monster world and they would face repercussions. although we’re not entirely sure what that would have been like, we know that it probably would have been an emotional roller coaster Pixar is known for building.

We don’t know what would have happened to the monster duo, but we speculate that it might have had something to do with the CDA or even a return from Roz. It’s honestly anyone’s guess, but we don’t think it would have gone too swimmingly for Mike and Sulley.

3 It Would Have Had a Bitter Sweet Ending

One thing we do know from the sequel’s unused storyboards is that a key plot point would have involved in elderly lady sleeping in Boo’s room when Mike and Sulley come back through her door one year after the first film’s events. At first, it would have looked like Boo’s family had moved houses, thus sending the pair on a trip to find her. But it turns out, Boo never went anywhere at all.

Supposedly, the monster world would have been tied to specific children, not specific closet doors. This means the old woman the pair first encountered was Boo all along. Time works differently for monsters than it does for humans, which means a year hasn’t passed but decades have. This would have led to a bittersweet reunion and ultimately a tender ending.

2 And Raised Several Weird Questions

With the previous entry in mine, this would open a full volume of questions regarding the rules and regulations of the monster world, as well as the film’s world in general. If time works differently for monsters, does that make them somewhat immortal? How long have humans known about the existence of monsters and vice versa? Questions, questions, questions…

Ultimately, this would have been an insanely complicated film once the dust had settled and the credits had rolled. The film more than likely would have been insanely overly complex and suffered from complicated features.

1 There Would Be No Room for Other Sequels

With the previous two statements in mind, this more than likely would have ultimately ended the Monsters Inc. series. Think about it, ending the film with a reunion with an elderly Boo would have been pretty cut-and-dry. Unless Pixar, Disney, or Circle 7 came up with some sort of spinoff, that would have been it.

Not that there’s anything wrong with two movies alone, but there would be very little room for expansion if any at all. But of course, this is all speculation and theory. Currently, there are rumors of a new Monsters Inc. sequel on the way, but until we actually see evidence or documentation, we can only dream.

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