Steamboat Willie Horror Sequel ‘Screamboat 2: Nothing Stays Dead’ Announced, Will Feature Minnie for ‘More Miniature Murder and Mayhem’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Seafarers’ worst nightmare is back for more bloodshed.

”Screamboat,” the comedy-horror film which stars a murderous take on Steamboat Willie, is set to have a sequel, the director of the first film announced. “Screamboat,” which was released earlier this year, was announced when the Disney precursor to Mickey Mouse entered the public domain in 2024.

“I’m thrilled to announce the sequel to our bloody horror comedy,” director Steven LaMorte said in a statement. “We had so much fun bringing these iconic characters to life with a bloody twist, and I look forward to returning to the world of ‘Screamboat’ to create even more miniature murder and mayhem.”

LaMorte first teased the new chapter during his acceptance speech when “Screamboat” was named Best Public Domain Resurrection at the Oct. 19 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards.

The sequel is set to begin development in 2026. While most of the cast is expected to return, no formal announcement has been made.

One notable addition? A love interest for Steamboat Willie is set to join the chaos, as was teased at the end of the first film. The sequel “will continue the story and expand on the shocking cliffhanger ending of the first film — which teased the arrival of another murderous public-domain icon: Minnie,” the filmmakers teased in the press release. “Fans can expect the sequel to build on that legacy with even more outrageous set pieces and gruesome comedy.”

The original film was produced by Amy Schumacher, Martine Melloul, Steven Della Salla and Michael Leavy. The creature effects were from Christian Beckman’s Quantum Creation FX, Inc. and designed by Christian Cordella.