PHIL LORD and Chris Miller, who wrote and directed this year’s smash hit “The Lego Movie,” have signed on to script the sequel for Warner Bros.

    It is not yet known if the duo will direct the sequel. The next film in the Lego franchise will be “Ninjago,” opening Sept. 23, 2016. Warners is said to be eyeing a 2017 release for its in-development Lego Batman spinoff, with two currently untitled Lego movies set for 2018 and 2019.

    Lord and Miller continue to have busy schedules. They directed this summer’s Jonah Hill-Channing Tatum sequel “22 Jump Street” and are executive producers on Will Forte’s Fox series “Last Man on Earth.”

    “The Lego Movie” was one of the year’s surprise success stories, grossing US$468 million worldwide upon its February release. (SD-Agencies)