No more Pink Panther
Filmstalker —
... who produced both and directed the first film, says that this incarnation of Inspector Clouseau is pretty much over. He was talking to MTV . I think we’ve likely seen the end of this iteration of the ‘Pink Panther’ films. Obviously, the sequel did not strike the chord that the first movie did. There are theories as to why this one wasn’t a hit. Sometimes, that’s just how the cards fall. He doesn't have any regrets though, and seems to think he was privileged to see Martin playing the character. Steve Martin’s Clouseau – the joy of watching him play that guy – was the reason ...
‘The Pink Panther’ Is Dead
At The Movies - Film News and Reviews —
... The Pink Panther 2, released at the beginning of this year, absolutely bombed by comparison. It only managed $35 million at the box office and was panned by the critics. That failure has effectively killed off any chance of more sequels, as director/producer Shawn Levy explained to MTV Movies. ...


