Chris McKay has signed to direct the sequel to The Lego Movie for Warner Bros. Pictures.  He is an Emmy-winning frequent director of Cartoon Network's "Robot Chicken," was the animation co-director of the first movie. He succeeds the first film's helmers Phil Lord and Chris Miller, who remain attached to produce.

Michelle Morgan and Jared Stern are writing for the next installment, which will be a straight sequel. The film is scheduled for a release on May 26, 2017. The LEGO Movie, which has earned over $360 million globally, features the voices of Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Will Ferrell, Will Arnett, Alison Brie, Liam Neeson, Morgan Freeman, Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill and Cobie Smulders.