Yesterday the first pictures of The Shoe of Manitu 2 were released. The sequel is officially coming to cinemas under the title The Canoe of Manitu. 23 years after the original, Michael “Bully” Herbig, Christian Tramitz and Rick Kavanian return as Abahachi, Ranger and Dimitri for a new adventure in the Wild West.
This has been known since the beginning of the year. However, a big name was missing from the announcement of the project for a long time: Sky du Mont. In the first part from 2001, he embodied the villain Santa Maria – and did it extremely brilliantly, which is why we wrote in February: Without Sky du Mont is The Shoe of the Manitu 2 lost.
The Shoe of Manitu 2: Sky du Mont’s return officially confirmed for The Canoe of Manitu
After more than half a year of uncertainty, the latest press release for the film finally brings good news: Sky du Mont is returning in The Canoe of Manitu. However, one piece of information is deliberately left out, namely the role in which this happens. Because at the end of part 1 Santa Maria sinks into a tar pit and dies.
Is The Canoe of Manitu making fun of blockbusters from Marvel and Star Wars, which regularly bring back characters who are obviously dead? “Somehow, Santa Maria returned!” Or does Sky du Mont simply take on a different role? After all, there is still the gift-distributing brother, Santa Klaus.
Maybe Bully and Co. have come up with a completely new character. What’s important is that Sky du Mont is back, because his presence was a huge addition to the original. Every word that passes from Santa Maria’s lips is a celebration. Perfect timing with the punchlines and a pleasure in the nasty game – great!
Sky du Mont isn’t the only name officially joining the cast of The Canoe of Manitu. Jasmin Schwiers, for example, was cast in the role of the new character Mary, who sets out with Dimitri to save Abahachi and Ranger. The following stars also appear in the western comedy:
When does The Canoe of Manitou start in the cinema?
We’ll find out whether Sky du Mont returns as Santa Maria or plays a different role at the latest August 14, 2025. Then The Canoe of Manitou starts in the cinema. Until then, you can watch the first part again on Disney+ with a streaming subscription.