Crazy Rich Asianssequel in the works with director Jon M. Chu

Another installment hasnt officially been bestowed the green light, but itisin development.

Chu alwayssaidhe wanted to make more movies, but its always up to the audience.

Well, so far,Crazy Rich Asianshas earned $44.4 million from North America theaters.

Its ourcompleteintention to do it, Penotti told EW of the sequel potential before the news broke.

I think the audience response this weekend is extremely heartening…

I think this weekend has given usterrificmomentum to see moreCrazy Rich Asiansin the world.

Crazy Rich Asiansis based on the first book in Kwans trilogy, which also includesChina Rich GirlfriendandRich People Problems.

Warner Bros. has optioned Kwans entire trilogy of books for film adaptations.

We want to repeat what happened withThe Hunger Gamesor withHarry Potteror with all these series.

Were going to tell a complete story.

Its been too long since theres been an all-Asian cast, Yeohsaid.

The Hollywood Reporterwas the first to report the news.

Additional reporting by Shirley Li.