Inspired by a true story, ‘Dolphin Tale’ is an American 3D movie helmed by director Charles Martin Smith and written by Karen Janszen and Naomi Dromi and a novel of the exact title. It features Harry Connick Jr., Nathan Gamble, Cozi ZuehlsdorffAshley Judd, Kris Kristofferson, and Morgan Freeman. The story follows a Bottlenose Dolphin named Winter that was saved in December 2005 off the coast of Florida and sheltered by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. In the movie, Winter’s tail had decapitated as it was entrapped with a rope connected to a crab trap, and had to be fitted with a prosthetic tail.
Dolphin Tale premiered on September 23, 2011, by Warner Bros. Pictures. The movie earned favorable responses from reviewers and estimated over $95 million at the box office against a budget of $37 million. The second part of the film was launched on September 12, 2014, and collected over $57 million at the box office worldwide.
Following the success of the previous two movies, fans have been looking forward to the third part of the movie although it seemed quite unlikely as it has been over seven years since the last movie dropped. But can we still expect Dolphin Tale 3? Let’s get on with the deets below:
Will We Get To See Dolphin Tale 3?
Currently, there are no accurate details concerning the third movie of Dolphin Tale.
A few years back at a press meeting which was held to declare research for Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Chief Executive Officer David Yates stated that there have been talks about the third movie of Dolphin Tale and a Television show. However, it’s been years till we last heard anything about a possible third movie.
Dolphin Tale 3 Release Date
According to speculations, it appears that the movie is still in development and it’s being reported that the film might be suspended and launched in the form of a TV show later. So fans who have been waiting for the third movie need to wave goodbye because it’s probably never going to happen but we hope you look forward to the new TV show which is expected to be out somewhere in 2022 or 2023.
What To Expect From The Plot Dolphin Tale 3?
As of now, nothing is known about Dolphin Tale 3 nor are plot details available as it is uncertain whether a new movie will happen or not.
The Cast Of Dolphin Tale 3: Who Will Return?
As previously mentioned, Dolphin Tale 3 might probably not happen but instead, a TV show is expected to get launched soon. However, nothing is confirmed. It could be that a third movie might just happen; nothing is known for now.
Nevertheless, if a third movie takes place viewers will likely get to see the same character as appeared in the first and second movie of Dolphin Tale including–
- Nathan Gamble will play the character of Sawyer Nelson
- Winter will portray herself
- Harry Connick Jr. will be seen playing Dr Clay Haskett
- Ashley Judd will play Lorraine Nelson
- Kris Kristofferson will be playing Reed Haskett
- Morgan Freeman will portray Dr Cameron McCarthy
- Kim Ostrenko will play Alyce Connellan
- Jim Fitzpatrick will portray Max Connellan
- Cozi Zuehlsdorff in the the role of Hazel Haskett
- Ray McKinnon will play Mr Doyle
- Austin Stowell will be playing the part of Kyle Connellan
- Michael Roark will be playing the position of Donovan Peck
- Frances Sternhagen will play the part of Gloria Forrest
Additionally, Ashley Judd, Morgan Freeman, Cozi Zuehlsdorff, Austin Stowell, Frances Sternhagen, and Nathan Gamble are expected to join if the third movie kicks off.
Dolphin Tale 3: Will it Return in 2023?
(updated 26/4/2023)
As of yet, there has been no information concerning Dolphin Tale 3. The second part of the movie was released nearly a decade ago and because there’s been no word from the filmmakers or the cast members indicates that perhaps they don’t have any intention of making another part of the movie. So no, Dolphin Tale will not return in 2023.