TMDb/Ready Player One Movie The OASIS returns in a new form! Discover how the $607M sci-fi hit expands through a two-part graphic novel series, arriving in 2026. May 1, 2026 AceShowbiz - Ready Player One is set to return, but not in the way fans might have expected. Instead of a new film installment directed by Steven Spielberg, the $607 million sci-fi blockbuster is expanding its universe through a two-part graphic novel series. This announcement marks a significant revival of Ernest Cline's virtual world after years of anticipation for a direct cinematic sequel.