Ernest Cline has written a sequel novel, (2020). While a film adaptation is in early development (with Spielberg producing, though possibly not directing), a second film is inevitable.
The story is set in the year 2045, where the real world is a bleak, overpopulated wasteland. To escape their grim reality, humanity spends most of its time inside the OASIS. The OASIS is an expansive, immersive virtual reality universe where you can go anywhere, do anything, and be anyone.
Ready Player One is often cited as a blueprint for the modern concept of the "metaverse." The OASIS is not just a game; it is a functioning economy, a workplace, a social space, and a school.
Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One (2018) remains a definitive cinematic milestone for sci-fi fans, gamers, and pop-culture enthusiasts. Based on Ernest Cline’s bestselling novel, the film transports viewers into a spectacular virtual reality landscape filled with hidden secrets and endless nostalgia.