MONSTERS, INC. Coming Back in 2012

“Kitty!”

That was the last word of PIXAR’s first MONSTERS, INC. as Sully (voiced by John Goodman) peaked back into Boo’s room to see if she remembered him.  She did, and so do we, and, now, nine years after the film’s release, PIXAR is remembering them, as well.  As reported on The Hollywood Reporter, PIXAR and Disney announced MONSTERS, INC. 2 (tentative title) will be released to theaters on November 16th, 2012.  Both Goodman and Billy Crystal are expected to return.

This will make MONSTERS, INC. the third film from PIXAR to be sequelized with TOY STORY 3 hitting theaters this coming Summer and CARS 2 coming Summer, 2011.  PIXAR is building their release schedules up, as well, getting away from the one-film-a -year structure they’ve been on for some time.  Also set to be released in 2012 is BRAVE.

While the idea of pumping out sequels to past treasures from PIXAR seems like a quick way to make some easy cash, I have learned my lesson never to count the animated studio out.  I remember not being particularly excited for UP, and that ended up being one of the best films PIXAR had to date.  TOY STORY 2 is also a fair indicator they know exactly what they’re doing when it comes to revisiting already established characters.

What do you think?  Is MONSTERS, INC. a good idea?  What other, PIXAR films would you like to see be turned into a franchise?  Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.