Fans have been waiting years for a sequel to the 1988 film "Coming To America," and now it appears that wait will soon be over.
Paramount is reportedly nearing a deal with Amazon Studios for the rights for the sequel, per Variety.
If everything goes as planned, the film will begin streaming on December 18.
The deal for the long-anticipated sequel is reportedly worth roughly $125 million. However, it has not been finalized as two complex consumer marketing tie-ins with McDonalds and Crown Royal must be sorted out, along with Murphy's sign-off.
"Coming 2 America" is yet another highly sought after project purchased by Amazon Studios chief Jennifer Salke, who recently acquired the "Borat" sequel and the Tom Clancy adaptation "Without Remorse."
As many theaters remain closed and release dates for films continue to change, studios have turned to on demand and streaming for new releases.
Hopefully nothing else delays this film’s on-demand release since fans can’t wait much longer for Murphy and Arsenio Hall's return.
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