Four sequels, ' (2004), ' (2008), ' (2012) and ' (2017) were released as straight-to-DVD films respectively. In December 2011, Neal H. Moritz, producer of films such as the "Fast & Furious" series and "I Am Legend", announced plans for a remake of the film that he claims will be more faithful to the source material. In 2016 Mark Swift and Damian Shannon were reported to be writing the film. Commentators have suggested that a reboot would be as controversial as the original book.