Good Boy Director Discusses Potential Sequels and Expanded Universe

On October 3, Writer-Director Ben Leonberg Released his Feature Debut, Good boya supernatural horror film Centered on a Loyal Dog Named indy who moves into a new family with his owner, todd (Shane Jensen). When sinister entities begin to torment the pair, indy must step up to protest his best friend from the forces lurking in the shadows.

In an interview with Screen Rant, Leonberg and Producer Kari Fischer Discussed the Film’s Success and the Postsility of Expanding the Stary Beyond Its First Installment. He revealed that ideas for a sequel were already forming During Production, explaining that he and his co-writer had brainstorming follow-ups. Leonberg stated they “HAD Ideas for the sequel while we were MAKING THE MOVIE – Some of the THINGS THAT WEREN’T PRECTICAL TO MAKE FOR SEVERAL REASONS, JUST BECAUS INDY COULDN’T DO IT, but ideas of what happy to indy’s character.”

The Director Added That The Story Might Not Necessarily Return to the Same Dog, But COULD INTERAD FEATURE ANOTHER CANINE protagonist in a new horror setting. “Maybe just just a continuation with another dog, not necessarily in the good boy universe, but another family Horror setting where a canine has to become a hero. That unique point of view is something i’d definitely be interestted in”The Director Explained.

Although Leonberg Clearly has more ideas in Mind, a sequel May Not Happen Right Away. The Director SHARED that he inters to shift gears creatively before returning to the “Land of Dogs”Saying he’s eager to work with humans on his next project.

Good Boy’s Success Could Lead to A Spin-off

SINCE ITS RELEASE, Good boy Has Received Strong Reviews, Currently Holding A 93% Rating on Rotten tomatoes. The film has ben ben praised for avoiding horror stereotypes by making an animal the hero rather than the victim – a twist that helped the movie stand out among other horror movies from this year.

Interest in the film Also Skyrocketed After the Trailer Dropped, with Google Searches for Indy’s Survival Reportedly Increasing by 2000%. The Speculation Forced Leonberg to Confirm The Dog’s Fate Ahead of Release, a Move that reassured world audiences and helped fuel pre-release buzz.

While leonberg is focused on a more human-focused project for his next film, his comments are clear that he isn’t done with Good boy Just yet. With Indy Having Survived the Events of the First Movie, a potential sequel -oh eate a broader “Good boy universes”—Remains Very Much on the table.

Release Date

October 3, 2025

Runtime

73 minutes

Directory

Ben leonberg

Wriers

Alex Cannon, Ben Leonberg

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