Scott Chambers (AKA Scott Jeffrey), producer of the began with Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey and has only expanded over the years. The next installment, Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare, will be released in theaters for three days, from January 13 through January 15.

According to an interview with ScreenRant's Liam Crowley, Chambers' prior announcement of Alice the Mad comes as part of a broader plan to expand the TCU beyond the crossiver Poohniverse: Monsters Assembled. In an update about the whole cinematic universe, Chambers expressed confidence in the ongoing success of the franchise, with several sequels and spinoffs already in the pipeline. Check out his comments below:

A hundred percent. There's Phase 2, which we have. We've already announced some of them. So Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3, Tigger's Return, which is going to be a Tigger standalone film because everyone responded quite well to Tigger, so he's going to get a standalone. Then the next one I think I'm going to direct is Alice the Mad. And at the minute, I'm enjoying exploring the idea that basically it's set at an escorting agency, which is called the White Rabbit. And Alice is an escort, which is a sex worker, and the Mad Hatter becomes obsessed with her. And for me, the references are a film called Opera, A little bit of Maniac with Elijah Wood and a bit of MaXXXine in there maybe as well. I'm excited for that.

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Alice The Mad Is A New Take On The Classic Tale

Chambers’ comments signal a clear ambition to expand the TCU far beyond Poohniverse: Monsters Assembled. After the success of Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 in 2024, which earned $7.5 million worldwide against a budget of $500,000, next phases are already being planned. Alice the Mad will serve as one of the pivotal titles for Phase 2, building on the success of the previous films while taking the dark reimaginings of childhood tales even further.

The focus on Alice the Mad introduces an unsettling atmosphere and new elements, such as characters and locations, to the franchise. Drawing inspiration from films like Opera, Maniac, and MaXXXine, the film looks to wander into disturbing territory while maintaining the distinct TCU edge that audiences have come to expect. Past Alice in Wonderland films, including Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, Alice, and even video games like American McGee’s Alice, have explored similar themes. However, it can be assumed the TCU's take on the character will go further than others have before and expand this universe even more.

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With the announcement of Alice the Mad and the forthcoming titles like Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 3 and Tigger's Return, it’s clear the TCU is not slowing down. The ambition to include psychological aspects of well-known stories offers an entertaining take on the horror genre, and Alice the Mad could very well be one of the most disturbing entries to date. For those invested in the TCU, Alice the Mad is an exciting prospect, as it promises to delve into complex subjects while continuing to engage its evolving fanbase.