The “Tomorrow:When The War Began” producers can confirm that Kieran Darcy-Smith is currently working on a script for the second “Tomorrow: When The War Began” film, currently under the working title “TWTWB 2″. Kieran’s debut feature, “Wish You Were Here” was recently selected to open the Sundance Film Festival.
Source: Official Tomorrow When The War Began Movie Facebook Page
wow, it is finally here. Is anyone else excited. Just think about it another six movies to come. YAY.
This is the greatest news ever, has made my day.
P.S biggest TWTWB fan ever.
so queuing up for tickets when first released
Where does it say six movies. They could combine books- which I think would be smart and save a lot of time instead of drawing it out like harry potter.
but harry potter was good and it would reck the harry potter seriers if they put movies togther you wouldnt get that efect but anyways who would listen to me what ever i saw people just make fun of it’s just my thoughts no need 2 get soooooo judge mental about it well thats some poeple not all.I kinda do agree with you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!just a little !!
Adam…your an idiot! A. story wise cramming more then one book into a film is just stupid because there will be no room for character development and B. less movies means less money for the producers… they will want to draw this out as long as they can! why do you think the last Harry potter and twilight movie are in two 1.30/2 hour parts instead of one large 3 hour movie like Lord of the rings? its better for them financially
It’s great news about the second movie.
As I have come to understand it; so far they only have contract/money for 3 movies. And that they might do the rest of the 4 book in another format, like Tv-series or tv-movie…
But like someone else, the best would be to but invlude 2 books in every movie from now on. So that it would be 3 more action packed movies. Because I’m afraid that the fourth book “Darkness, be my Friend” (the only bad one) wouldn’t be a very good movie either.
good point, i guess.
i do agree that the 4th book was the worst but i quite enjoyed it in some ways. my favourite was the third
i cant wait for the second movie to come out and i also think they should put two books into one movie but they will have to make more then three movies cause there is no way they could fit the rest of the books into two more movies
Im pretty sure they plan on making 3 or 4 movies then turning the rest of the books into a tv series. Just what i heard, im not sure how much weight it has.
If they’re combining books, i’m a little worried a lot will be cut out. Just reading the second book again and it has a good story that would need at least 2 hours to tell. That’s my personal opinion.
I totally agree, they already cut quite alot out of the first movie, I found myself waiting for certain bits to happen and I was a little disappointed with the bridge scene, it was not how the book portrayed it and it was my favourite part of the 1st book!
The books were originally suppose to be a triology. But because it was such a sucess John decided to add 4 more books plus another 3 for the Ellie Chronicals.
They will probally stop at 3 and make the rest a T.V series. I love the books and am looking forward to 2 and 3.
Great news at last,the fans were getting worried
I agree with the combining of books to 1 movie, but not the second one. Possibly 3,4,5 as one movie and 6,7 as another but really, the more the better.
It is so awesome to have an Australian movie series that is so huge, based on an awesome Aussie writers series and so greatly recieved by the public. GO AUSSIE!! Makes ya proud doesn’t it.
You said it Mark, go the Aussies, we rule!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cant wait to see the next film!!!!!!!!!
Oh my god, another movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.YAYYAYAYAYAY.YAY!I just finished reading The other side of Dawn.It was sooooooooooooooooooo good!!!
i’m a huge fan too… when do you reckon people can cart buying tickets?
im a bigger fan then you . Go team Jacob!
actually believe that they are combining the 2nd and 3rd books to one movie and then creating a TV series for the rest…but I read it on a website so idk.
Wow!!!! This is so cool! We have been waiting so long and now it is finally here!!! I can’t wait to see it. Go Tomorrow when the war began!!!!
Love the first, A Second is what i’ve wanted since. The franchise was too good to leave at just one. Is it true all 7 will be films? Now the smart thing to do is to write number 2, Then while Number 2 is being produced, write number 3 so they can be done one after the other so the actors don’t age further.
i have been looking around and they have said that TWTWB 2 would come out next year(unlikely if they have only just started writing) and TWTWB3 would come out 2013 so there wont be a two year gap each time a movie comes out
This is fantastic!! Im so very excited!
Can’t wait for TWTWB 2!!! if the script writers could write amazingly fast would be great because then it could begin filming sooner!!! WOW!!! SOOOO EXCITED!!! can hardly contain myself.
Cant wait so excited
AHHHH!!!!!!
I’ve just gotten my friends convinced at giving the books ago, this is so exciting!!! =D
Oh my God I could of died when i heard the news they were making the 2nd and 3rd movies…. BEST BOOKS EVA. I cant pick up another book because i find them too boring. THANKYOU MRS THEIME (english teacher) for making us read the first book in class. All my friends think the books are stupid but i LOVE them. Dont worry John Marsden, I have made others read the books and they are loving them.
Wish Johnny would make more (but i like how he ends the Ellie Chronicles)
I know right, I attempted reading another book couldnt read it because I found it so boring. John Marsden you are the best
OMG finally! I’ve been checking this page for months with no updates… But I definitely think some books should be combined. A lot of the books after Robyn died is just fluff. All that stuff can be combined, because very little of it is action.
Hey hey hey no spoilers now. But yeah I sooo can’t wait until the sequel
DDDDDDD
I am legit about 3 quarters of the way through the second book and i have liked it so much thus far i came on here to check if there was going to be a movie. Cheers for the spoiler.. not!
I’m happy…. but until i get more concrete confirmation, I’m not getting my hopes up. Like people here are saying, it’s been 6 months since we’ve even had a scrap of news. A script means a possibility. We’ll see.
OMG I am soo excited about TMTWB 2!!! EEEEEEEEEKKKKK! I totally think that putting like maybe 2 books into one movie would probably be a good idea cause it would definitely save up a lot of time. I hope that the movies don’t turn up like Harry potter cause all of the casts’ life’s would turn all weird and pear shaped and there would be no privacy at all and everyone would be all over you like moths to a flame…
I really hope they mean it. It is so much more worthy than half the movies around these days. I’ve been waiting for over 15 years for these books to hit the screen.
Kelly, I hope you haven’t spoilt it for too many people. Let’s hope most people have read the books:(
yay =D i am so exited its my fav book and movie but is there an actual date yet or at least ruffly in 2012 when it will come out
My Guess Is late 2012, early 2013. It will depend on how long the script takes to get written, Then, getting the cast and crew ready, then production dates can hopefully be set in concrete and lastly after the filming, the editing of the film will be done. When the script is written, it’ll possibly come up as news on this site, then production dates should soon follow.
OMG!!!!!! I can’t wait 4 the sequel to come out!!!! I wonder if they will shoot the bit where Ellie an Lee ‘make love’
Never heard of the book; never read it– I’m American for crying out loud, this is me being culturally adventurous when I watched the first movie. But I really, really enjoyed it and for the second one? YEAH, I DEFINITELY WANT TO SEE ELLIE AND LEE MAKE LOVE… SHE’S AMAZINGLY HOT AND LEE’S LIKE THOSE SILENT STRONG TYPE DUDES. IF IT’S IN THE SEQUEL, I’M THE FIRST ONE BUYING TICKETS… Man… It better play in the US too. Hey, if the love scene’s that good I may be buying two tickets: an airplane ticket to Australia and a movie ticket! LOL!
Oh man, SOOOOO EXCITED for the second movie! I’m an American that just saw “Tomorrow, When the War Began” and freakin’ love it… Heard about from friends traveling in Australia and I can’t believe that it’s not in US theaters. It has some awesome explosions, great character development, and some nice romance for the ladies watching as well and a compellingly exciting storyline.
BRING THIS MOVIE TO AMERICAN THEATERS PLEASE!!! Is there a waiting list for the premier? I wanna sign up now!
just saw it, it needs to shown in the usa and canada
I wonder if they r going to make the sequel like the book. Like r they going 2 make Chris die?
Hurry Up and get the movie in the cinema! I’m desperate =D
I Just noticed that Kieran Darcy-Smith also acted in a few episodes of Children’s Series My Place. I never knew until now. Interesting stuff.
Really, really hope the sequel is gonna happen, I’m a huuuuge fan of the book series!!
I’m sure we will be seeing this soon. 12-18 months time if all goes right. The script is a huge step and because the fanbase is huge, this has a good chance of happening.
i dont care if its dragged out. ok it wont be 10 years like harry potter (BIGGEST HP FAN) but iD love have an AWESOME AUSSIE movie series. i mean we havent really had one yet so it wouLd be SOOOOOOO good if they made individual movies for the books!!!!!! LOVE TWTWB SOO MUCH!!!!!!
ok sooo excited there might be a sequel! but I’m even more confused cuz they said they wod make a 2nd but then in the newspaper it said not long ago there probs won’t be another cuz they didn’t make enough money, but now there saying a 2nd will be made… oh geez SO CONFUSED but STILL SOOOO EXCITED!
fingers crossed!!
I remember reading earlier this year that books 2 and 3 would be done in this movie. That way they can introduce “Major” Harvey and kill him off in the one movie. It will mean that there will be two major scenes, Blowing up “Snob Hill” in Wirrawee AND Cobblers Bay, which Newcastle would be perfect for. But, then we have Chris AND Robyn dying as well which is sad. It will really depend on what the producers want to do, the ending of book three would be a good ending for the series. IF, they only want to make three movies (Which I hope they wont as I would like all of them done Including the Elle chronicles) while combining two books per movies will keep the flow happening and not allow the story to get bogged down in too much emotion (which I think was one of the major points made in the books; how Elle and the others handled being on their own and fighting a war).
Great books, great first movie, I hope that there will be more.
Paul
PS Good comment about making the rest of the books into a mini series, that would work well without getting into soap opera mode.
THE BOOKS ARE GREAT, HOPEFULLY THE MOVIES WILL BE JUST AS GOOD
p.s, in response to Paul’s comments you have just revealed major spoilers for everyone!
Wish sequel was out sooner, I’m concerned actors will look too old and will get replaced which would spoil it as every single one of them matched John marsdens description so perfectly , also I’m disappointed movie wasn’t heard of by my cousins in uk, when I went over and played DVD they all loved it so much they’ve now got the books. Most Irish, Scottish and English have family who live here therefor have a huge interest in our movies but none had heard of it , also they new actors from home and away/ neighbors and would have gone to cinemas to see them. Huge overlook by producers etc not to have marketed it properly it’s got huge potential to be as big as Harry potter! No. One Australian movie is what so many are saying so proud that we produced such great product xx
Heey guys, this is pretty devastating for the TWTWB lovers but apparently they are only making the first 3 books into movies
I’m so obsessed with TWTWB and I wish they would make all books into movies. If the series is really popular they MIGHT make a tv series out of the last few! I love tomorrow when the war began! 
I also agree completely with ‘Ab fab’. If the actors look too old for 16/17 year old teenagers, and they have to change them to younger versions, that will wreck it! Hopefully the same Ellie, homer, etc will be used because they were a really good choice of actors!
I know right…. they are really good. If they changed the actors then it would really wreck the whole thing! i really loved caitlin stacey, deniz akdeniz and everyone in the movie and i can’t wait for the second movie!! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
Cant believe its on its way cant wait until second movie comes out hope its better than the book!!
and, the movies would never be able to match up to the books; I’ve just finished reading them all but saw the movie pretty much straight away, and after reading them, you realise how much depth is put into them, unless they made about 10 movies, it would be damn hard to get to that same level of connectedness. (:
good point
oh and into reply to pauls comment and adams comment i agree u just spoiled major bit for everyone!! Oh well twtwb fans will live
and wats this about making the last couple of movies into a tv series that would spoil the whole series and they would leave out details
I had read earlier on that they were planning to make three movies based on the first three novels (using the same cast). However, if they were to make the mini-series to represent the rest of the novels, they would use a different cast. This was decided as it is believed that the original actors would have aged too much.
What would be best is to make this movie based solely on book 2. There’s a big story in this book and more than enough action and adventure to fit a 2 hour movie no problems. Getting more movies is better anyhow. But actor continuity is the problem. Does anyone know if all the original cast will reprise their roles? I’m worried as a couple of them are doing other projects which may influence the length of time it will make to produce number 2. Also, Any news on how much script has being written? I just want some news.
I realise it’s takes an enormous amount of time and money to create a box office hit, though dragging the chain could kill the build up to each sequel as people get bored of waiting. You have the books whats the hold up? You are killing the series by taking too long as you need to keep the same actors.
they should make the second movie just book 2, and make two more movies, combine 3,4,5 and 6,7
When I first heard about the second movie, I was sooo excited *–* I hope this is really true, and they released the movie soon. I’m from Brazil, and the first movie wasn’t released here
But, what can I do ? I watched on the internet, and it’s GREAT \O
I did not grow up with the series it came out after I was ‘long grown’ but I am a huge fan of the books and movie and so is my daughter. We bought the DVD and when ever we watch it we always wistfully hope that there will be a sequel. I hope that they hurry up so the they can use the same awesome cast of fantastic young Aussie actors!!! HURRY UP GUYS LEAVES TWILLIGHT SERIES AND THEIR WOODEN ACTORS FOR DEAD!!!!
Agreed.
I Wonder how far off the script is from being done? Next step gather the cast and set a shoot date wherever it’s to be shot. Hope they can get all the originals back.
Not to burst anyones bubble, but if they are just writhing the second script the actors will be in their fifties before the 3rd movie comes out…
true.
and all ready they look pretty old for it..
I don’t think that’ll be the case. I’m tipping that personally while movie to is being produced, and possibly pre production, the script for movie 3 will be under way. They won’t leave it for 2-3 years like thay have with the first one.
Hi
im a big fan
Is it true about how much the first movie made… if did “a big shout out to all the cast and yes defiantly John good job Marsden…and producers”
if the first one made has much as i have been reading i bet the 2nd will make double…
What will the 2nd be rated i wonder?some people have said MA+ cause of all the stuff like… chris, Ellie and lee and all that stuff…Im not bothered at all.
John’s detail is so great.
thanks all you people that have helped out with the movie and actors in it especially great job also i herd all about john support”good 4 u john”
-orli-
In regards to classification, I think they will possibly make it up to work around an M15+ Rating, but due to some of the incidents in book 2, MA15+ is also a likely scenario. Just have to wait and see when number 2 is released, whenever that may be.
Im really surprised they havent jumped on the sucsess of the first film sooner.
It was the highest grossing Aussie film of the year (and an actually decent one, not like what we normally produce..), and quite popular overseas.
The story Ive heard most often is that theyre going make three films, then do the rest as a mini-series. It would make sense because John Marsden originally only planned to write the first three books, with the series ending when they were safe in New Zealand.
Im glad he wrote more though : D
Its just a shame that theyre taking so long to do anything about the sequel..
If theyre only just working on the script now we honnestly can’t expect the film for another few years..
Then whats going to happen when the actors get too old to play teenagers…?
they jusy HAVE to make all the books into movies. even if they combine them. they have to get them out quickly cause the kids cant age like they did in harry potter. tv series just wouldnt be the same as a movie. the tv series can always be made after all the movies are done.
OMG! I soooooo love the series!
i loved reading the first book for the first time in 1997 and had to buy all of the series. The first was a great movie and know all of the movies how they make them and how many they ever make will be just as good. I will be there to watch any thing that has to do with the series.
p.s Great to see good Aussie Movies you r making us all proud keep up the good work
Is there any information in the books about how long the war was going on? I’ve always thought the war was going on for a couple of years? 0.o =| I can’t remember.
From what I understand they’ll make 3 movies and a TV series. I liked the first movie, but it was too short wich resulted in too much action.
Loved the books btw. Was the first books that did read. Thought everything else was boring. Think it was ~12 years ago. I was 11-12 back then. ^^
does anyone know when the second movie will be realesed to the cinermas? been waiting for so long.
No idea. The script is still being written according to Omnilab alound a week ago hen i contacted them in regards to production. This is all i know so far. I’m tipping some time next year but that’s only a maybe.
OMG OMG OMG!!!!! I REALLY CANNOT WAIT!!!!!!! i have read every single book, but i am curently reading the last book of the ellie chronicles! Please please please tell us when its due to be released!! or the trailer!! im dieing to know!! and please please please make all the books into movies!! not a tv series!! it would suck!!
I would love to see all the books as seperate movies, but the only real way that could be done is if they filmed each film right after the other, films 2-7 which would require a lot of work such as scripts for each film, learning the lines from each ASAP and change of location all the time as well as it being very time consuming and the budget is the other problem. It would need a harry potter like budget to do it due to the amount of special effects, actors time as well as the production teams time as well. All Though i’d love to see all 7 as films, i don’t think it would happen. Also, if it did happen, there would more than likely be a cast change over due to ages of the original cast.
Quite excited about a second film being made. I read the first two books in school then spent years trying to acquire the others (from the UK) ,went backpacking to Australia and bought all of them, including the Ellie Chronicles. Lugging them round the outback for a year was well worth it. So pleased their going to make a second ^.^
Fiiinally!! Just reading the second book again and can’t wait to watch the film. I don’t think they should make it into 7 whole films because there will no doubt be a cast change and I hate it when films do that. So hopefully it will be made into a series which I think is a much better idea, and it would cost less. But, I live in England so it may take a while for it to air over hear, which is a shame. But still, can’t wait for the sequel!!!!!!!
I think they should!! You havent read all of them yet so yuo dont know all the awesome stuff that happends!!! I am only between 10 an 13 yeras old and i think they our awesome and should all be made into movies non e of this tv show crap. I really want them to show what happends in Fi’s and Homer’s relationship more!!! But over all corrie, Homer, Ellie and royben are my favs. Kevin gets on my nerves!! He thinks hes perfect!! And Chris is just to careless because anyone who saw the movie could agree with me that smoking neer and oil tanker is not a good idea!! And who else thinks he took the lighter??
great movie cant wait for no.2
I cant wait as soon as it comes out I’m buying tickets!!! In the second one I’m glad it gets a bit more romantic between Ellie and Lee other whise I would still be intrequeed I would also be sad that it didnt follow on from the first one. Does anyone else agree with me?
If someone does plz right a message back to me at once!!
And whos read all of them
I know I left lee out but hes such an odd character that I dont know what to think of him?? He’s so gracious and perfect but when he goes for the kill, God my breath was sucked out off me he was so wild and crazy that it scared me!!
Yay!! Cant wait…
I wonder when will we see an update? I really want to see this ASAP.
I totally agree we want a update
Totally agreed. Us fans have been very patient. I Think an update is definately in order. The script should have at least completed the drafting stage.
Looks to have received good in the USA if the Official Facebbok page is anything to go by. All the more reason for them to hurry this project along and get production under way ASAP, please before we lose Caitlin.
I really cant wait for the sequel to come out, ive been excited for it since the first movie! Wish we could get some news on whats happening.. Ive been trying to stay patient but I just cant haha.
I love the books. Loved the first movie too. But why are they only just developing the script now? That’s something that should have been started ages ago. The Aus film industry stinks
Totally agree
The books are awesome!
But the movie isn’t that good…
I honestly think that if they added more than one book into each movie they would miss alot of the key components! The first book made into the movie was truly breath-taking and congratz on a job well done crew. I was kind of afraid to watch the movie as I figured they would miss parts and add in others but I am very pleased with what I have seen. Now get to work, get those movies done because I am sure EVERYONE who has read the books or seen the movie is absolutely anxious to see how the next movie is going to be like. TWTWB 2? Try ” The Dead of The Night”!
In Reply, I think there was a script done by Stuart Beattie, but when he dropped the project for I, Frankenstein, Keiran Darcy Smith is trying to get the show back on the road, and but i thought that at least a drafted copy would be complete by now. Also, I agree with the combination of books into film. The way things are going with the original cast, they may as well keep the scripts individual, At least 4 of the 8 actors are currently doing more with their career. Hurry and Get the script finished.
Gosh I’m so impatient I need an update!! Either way just need to know – what’s going to happen with these movies? Taking far too long…
‘gosh’ (as Fi would say)
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I can’t wait 4 the next tomorrow when the war began movie, but I’m so sad because I’m up to finishing the books!!!! (I’m such a bookworm!
To be honest the Books are amazing, they brought a bit of meaning to my life!!!
YAY 4 JOHN MARSDEN!!!!!!!!!!
your an idiot! A. story wise cramming more then one book into a film is just stupid because there will be no room for character development and B. less movies means less money for the producers… they will want to draw this out as long as they can! why do you think the last Harry potter and twilight movie are in two 1.30/2 hour parts instead of one large 3 hour movie like Lord of the rings? its better for them financially
I Don’t agree with cramming 2 books into one movie. I think that’d be the same as putting harry potter 1 and 2 into one movie: Stupid. I don’t think they’ll do that anyway as it would totally destroy the impact of the second story and possibly remove more of it than was taken out in the first. I Love the first movie and absolutely wanting to see movie 2 which should be called the dead of the night, which i believe it wuill be called once production starts taking place, whenever that will be.
I contacted Omnilab today, and they said the script is still in development. Looks like this may take longer than expected.
i have read all the books,and am waiting for ellie chronicles to come out in ebook format.i live in the U>S> (florida),and the ist movie wont be releasted til next monte,However,i found it on piratebay,from either AUST. or England,and did not know it was out there already.its dated as a 2010 dvd quality,i downloaded it today,and watched it it is a very good movie cant wait for more. when #2 comes out,could someone please e-mail me @ bohicn@aol.com ? seems like you get movies faster where you are
thank you
im a huge fan and have read all of the books. just wondering if ‘TWTWB 2′ will be in Australia and if so, when?
It will definately show here first, as the movies are home made here in Australia. However, When is the question of everyone’s lips. As soon as the script is developed whenever that may be, production will hopefully start and things will get back on track. The only thing i find upsetting is that the cast will more than likely have changed for some characters if not all due to this taking far too long to get there.
Thank god its coming soon I will que for weeks to get tickets or just click buy on the Internet. I hope it’s as good as the first one
hopefully by the end of the year filming will commence. I just hope the script is finished soon. I’ve considered writing a script for book 3, The Third Day The Frost. The only problem is if they combine book 2 and 3 which i really hope not as they will miss out on a hell of a lot and only give the 2 books 50 minutes each to cover it at best also, the writers may also be writing a seperate script for number 3 so they can film both films back to back. These are only possible solutions. I Love the second story and hope the adaption will be just as good.