Whether it can emulate the awards success of An Inconvenient Truth – which also debuted at Sundance in 2006 – remains to be seen.
In a statement, Gore said: “Now more than ever we must rededicate ourselves to solving the climate crisis.
The sequel is expected to be released in cinemas in 2017.
Paramount’s CEO Brad Grey said: “Al’s tireless efforts to bring about change continues to inspire all of us as we fight for the health of our world for future generations.”