Impact
Curse of the Pink Panther was a critical and box office failure, with the general consensus that attempting to continue the Pink Panther series without Sellers was foolhardy.
Critics and fans agree, though, that one positive aspect of the film was Moore's cameo which makes quite a contrast to his usual part of suave and sophisticated hero. Falling about, mincing his words and wearing an ice bucket for most of his scenes, Moore displays a previously unknown talent for physical and verbal comedy.
Edwards was unhappy with MGM/UA Entertainment Co. for not promoting the film properly, and Edwards ended up suing them for $180 million for "wilfully sabotaging the film", after much legal wrangling, it was settled out of court.
Wass' option for several sequels was never taken up, although another unsuccessful attempt at reviving the series occurred 10 years later with Son of the Pink Panther, starring Roberto Benigni as Clouseau's illegitimate son. A commercially successful revival, The Pink Panther starring Steve Martin as Clouseau, was released in 2006, though this film is a rebooting of the franchise rather than a continuation or remake. Martin once again played Clouseau in The Pink Panther 2, although this film was not a commercial success.
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