Chris Pratt will return to voice Garfield in the sequel to The Garfield Movie.

Alcon Entertainment’s animated theatrical motion picture sequel is based on the iconic comic strip Garfield with Sony Pictures distributing.

Alcon acquired the rights from the creator of the Garfield comic strip and brand, Jim Davis, who will serve as an Executive Producer on the sequel with Bridget McMeel from Amuse.

John Cohen (The Garfield Movie, Despicable Me, Angry Birds) and Steven P. Wegner will serve as producers along with Alcon principals Kosove and Johnson. Pratt will also serve in a producer role on the film.

Namit Malhotra’s production company Prime Focus Studios will co-produce the film alongside Alcon Entertainment, with Malhotra also serving as a producer. DNEG Animation is back onboard as animation partner, following the success of the studio’s work on the first movie.

Producers are currently in talks with potential writers and directors and additional casting will be announced shortly.