in july 2012, it was reported that andrew stanton is developing a sequel to "finding nemo", with victoria strouse writing the script and a schedule to be released in 2016. however, the same day the news of a potential sequel broke, director andrew stanton posted a message on his personal twitter calling into question the accuracy of these reports. the message said, "didn't you all really learn from "toy story 4"? everyone calm down. don't believe everything you read. nothing to see here now. #skyisnotfalling" according to the report by hollywood reporter published in august 2012, ellen degeneres is in negotiations to reprise her role of dory. in september 2012, it was confirmed by stanton saying: "what was immediately on the list was writing a second "carter" movie. when that went away, everything slid up. i know i'll be accused by more sarcastic people that it's a reaction to "carter" not doing well, but only in its timing, but not in its conceit."