Hollywood has got just a little warier of sequels over the past few years, and many that were in development – such as a new chapter in the Die Hard franchise – now appear to be in some kind of limbo. But still: follow-ups are very much on the cards, and here’s our always-evolving list of all the sequels we know about.

The Accountant 2

A project that’s bumbled around for a while and is apparently still on the cooker somewhere, Ben Affleck confirmed back in March 2019 that plans were still in place for a sequel to the modest hit The Accountant. Gavin O’Connor is the incumbent director, and is likely to return if this one gets off the ground. Not heard anything for a little while, though…

After series

Based on books series of the same name we’ve already had After and After We Collided. With 4 books in the series, the film adaptations for books 3 and 4 After We Fell and After Ever After completed production at the end of 2020. In addition to this, it was announced in April 2021 that there would be an additional 2 films. Before, a loose adaptation of the prequel book, as well as another film set in the future, with the focus this time on the children of the first films leads.

The Animal 2

Yes, Rob Schneider is returning for a sequel to 2001’s The Animal. Schneider will once again be playing the role of Marvin Mange, a man who gets animal parts following a near-fatal injury. Those animal parts lead to him behaving differently. Patricia Schneider, Rob Schneider and Jamie Lissow are set to pen the script, and the current plan is for Schneider to direct, too. Instead of going to cinemas, The Animal 2 has been ordered for Fox’s Tubi platform. Filming on this unlikely sequel is set to begin next year.

Aquaman 2

After the first film crossed $1bn at the global box office, a sequel to Aquaman was inevitable. Jason Momoa will return of course, and James Wan remains the incumbent director. David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick is back to pen the screenplay for the film, and the film is called Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom. It was expected in December 2022, but has been delayed until December 2023.

Aladdin 2

Following the giant success of Disney’s live action take on Aladdin in 2019, the studio is now said to be considering a follow-up to the movie. Although whether it’ll follow the path set by the animated The Return Of Jafar is unknown. Producer Dan Lin confirmed that work is being done to explore another film, although as of yet, no further announcements have been made. There are also plans for a Disney+ spin-off project that may or may not replace a direct sequel.

A Most Violent Year 2

J C Chandor’s excellent drama A Most Violent Year gave terrific roles to Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac. And it’s Chastain, via her Twitter account, who kicked off 2020 teasing that a further production may be in the offing.  Her Tweet is here, although it’s vague: does she mean a new film, or a TV spin-off? We’ll find out in due course…

A Simple Favour 2

Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively will return for a sequel to their 2018 thriller A Simple Favour. In the first film, Kendrick played single mum and vlogger Stephanie, who befriends the enigmatic Emily (Lively). When Emily vanishes, dark truths begin to emerge about her past. Paul Feig will return to direct, and Jessica Sharzer will again be writing the script. The film doesn’t yet have a release date.

Atomic Blonde 2

Charlize Theron headlined the action hit Atomic Blonde back in 2017, and it was revealed pretty soon after that that sequel talk had begun. Director David Leitch, as recently as summer 2019, confirmed that a follow-up was still being chatted about, but he also suggested it may not head to cinemas, with instead a streaming service picking the project up. The events of 2020 do seem to have made this one less likely, sadly.

Attack The Block 2

Joe Cornish is directing the sequel to his debut feature, one decade on from the original. What’s more, he’s got his star back too, with John Boyega leading the cast once again. Boyega will also produce this time as well. We await details of a release date, but production is expected to begin sooner rather than later.

Avatar 3, 4 and 5

The next of James Cameron’s Avatar films to arrive in cinemas will be the third in the series, though its official title is yet to be announced. The film was shot at the same time as last year’s Avatar: The Way Of Water, so it’s surprisingly close to being completed, despite its release date of December 2024. A lot of the cast of The Way Of Water will return, with Michelle Yeoh and David Thewlis playing new characters. Cameron has also said that the villains of the film will be the ‘ash people’, a tribe of Na’Vi that inhabit a region of Pandora that hasn’t yet been explored in the series. Avatar 4 and 5 will follow in 2026 and 2028.

Avengers 5 and 6

Titled Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, the fifth Avengers film will see a new group of heroes take on the title. It will see Jonathan Majors’ Kang, who was introduced in Disney+’s Loki series, take on the superhero team. Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings’ Destin Daniel Cretton is in the director’s chair, with Ant-Man 3‘s Jeff Loveness writing the script. It’ll be out in May 2025. Following fairly closely behind in 2026 is Avengers: Secret Wars, which will apparently end the ‘Multiverse saga’ of films that began with Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness.

Bad Boys 4

Following the notable box office success of January’s Bad Boys For Life, Sony is already pressing ahead with a fourth film. Chris Bremner, who co-wrote the third, is back on scripting duties. Martin Lawrence and Will Smith are coming back too, with Jerry Bruckheimer producing. Expect a shorter gap between films three and four than we got between films two and three.

The Batman 2

Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson are both set to return to the world of the caped crusade for a sequel to The Batman. Reeves will write and direct the film, though no further details are available yet. Stay tuned.

Beetlejuice 2

A sequel to Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice has long been talked about, but never materialised. Now it seems it may finally be in the works at production company Plan B, with Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder set to reprise their roles as the titular character and Lydia Deetz, respectively. Director Tim Burton has also said he’s working on some ideas for the project, but it’s all still early days. Burton is now confirmed to direct, and Jenna Ortega – who worked with him on Netflix series Wednesday – will play Lydia Deetz’s daughter. The film has a release date of September 2024.

Beverly Hills Cop 4

In a surprise move, Paramount is partnering with Netflix on the long-mooted Beverly Hills Cop sequel, that will see Eddie Murphy reprise the role of Axel Foley for what we assume will be the last time. Jerry Bruckheimer returns to produce, and the film will go straight to Netflix’s streaming service. It was originally set to be directed by Adil Al Arbi and Bilall Fallah, who quit the project to focus on DC’s Batgirl. Mark Molloy has now taken the reins.

Bright 2

It looks like the sequel to the hugely expensive Netflix movie starring Will Smith is back on. David Ayer (Suicide Squad) directed the first film, that was written by Max Landis. Landis will not be back for the sequel, with the job of penning the follow-up now falling to Evan Spiliotopoulos and T S Nowlin. Expect Smith to return, but no sign yet as to when this one goes before the cameras.

Brightburn 2

James Gunn – who co-wrote and produced the first film – is toying with a sequel to Brightburn, the low budget superhero horror that was directed by David Yarovesky. Discussions are said to be underway, but Gunn’s commitment to The Suicide Squad and Guardians Of The Galaxy 3  likely take precedence. Might be waiting a while for this one.

Bring It On

A new sequel to the hit movie about competing cheerleading squads is in discussion. Both Kirsten Dunst and Gabrielle Union have been chatting about returning to the franchise, along with original director Peyton Reed, and it’s understood that they were developing the film come the end of 2020. Still some way to go with this one, though.

Captain America 4

The Disney+ series Falcon And The Winter Soldier passed the role of Captain America on to Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson. Now, we know that the next Captain America film will take place in phase five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and will be directed by The Cloverfield Paradox‘s Julius Onah. Falcon And The Winter Soldier showrunner Malcolm Spellman has penned the script alongside staff writer Dalan Musson.

Captain Marvel 2

Brie Larson will return as Captain Marvel in a full sequel to the 2019 movie. Nia DaCosta will be directing this time around, and the movie will also feature Iman Vellani’s Ms Marvel alongside Teyonah Paris’ Monica Rambeau. When the three women begin to swap places with each other whenever they use their powers, they must work together to find a solution. It’s due to be released in cinemas in November 2023.

Chicken Run 2

The next film on the Aardman Animation slate is a sequel to its most commercially successful movie. Chicken Run 2 is currently being made at its Bristol facilities, with Sam Fell (Flushed Away) directing. It’s called Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget, has been backed by Netflix, and will be with us in 2023.

Clifford The Big Red Dog 2

Jack Whitehall (left) and Clifford The Big Red Dog The animated/live action hybrid film about, well, a canine of some size proved to be a solid box office performer. In double quick time, Entertainment One has ordered Clifford The Big Red Dog 2. The earliest you’re likely to see it – assuming you’re going to see it – is the end of 2023. Jack Whitehall is expected to return. As well as the mutt of the title.

Cold Pursuit 2

Studiocanal has announced that it’s ordered a follow-up to its Liam Neeson-headlined action-thriller Cold Pursuit. It’s expected that Neeson will return, but no casting and crew details accompanied the announcement. Still, don’t expect this to take too long to come together.

Constantine 2

Despite the management shake up that’s gone on at DC, placing James Gunn and Peter Safran in charge, a sequel to 2005’s Constantine is still in the works. Star Keanu Reeves (who plays the titular occult expert) and director Francis Lawrence are both set to return. The sequel hasn’t appeared on the newly announced slate of DC movies, so we don’t yet have a release date. It is, however, in development.

Crazy Rich Asians 2 and 3

Two sequels are planned to the hit 2018 romantic comedy, all based on books by Kevin Kwan. The plan is – because of scheduling conflicts – to shoot them both back to back in 2020, with the first likely to be released in 2021. Firm plans haven’t yet been announced, although there have been ructions on the writing side over fair payment.

Deadpool 3

Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick are working on a script for a third Deadpool movie, the first that will be made under the Disney banner. The movie will be part of Marvel’s Cinematic Universe, and Ryan Reynolds will be returning in the lead role. The new movie will retain the R-rating too. No word yet on a release date, just that we know the project is happening, and that Hugh Jackman will be returning to the role of Wolverine, which comes as somewhat of a surprise after his latest appearance in Logan (thought to be his last).

Death Note 2

Perhaps a surprising one considering the lukewarm reaction to the first live-action adaptation of the popular anime, Netflix has ordered a sequel to Death Note, drawing this time from the original source material. The script is being penned by Greg Russo (Mortal Kombat), but little else about the project is known.

Demolition Man 2

Out of the blue, Sylvester Stallone announced on his Instagram feed in May of 2020 that a follow-up to 1993’s Demolition Man was finally on the cards. Warner Bros is backing the project once again, and development is underway. No word yet on if writer Daniel Waters is returning, nor any timescale for the project.

Den Of Thieves 2

The first Den Of Thieves film remains a very welcome treat, with Gerard Butler leading a collection of, well, thieves, in a film that pays respectful homage to the likes of Heat. The second film has the subtitle Pantera, and Christian Gudagast is once again writing and directing. O’Shea Jackson and 50 Cent are also returning, and the film was due in 2021, but filming is now set to happen this year.

Despicable Me 4

With prequel film Minions: The Rise Of Gru being released this summer, Universal and Illumination have given a date for the next main series sequel. Despicable Me 4 is due on 3rd July 2024, with the main voice cast returning. There aren’t any story details yet, but we’ll keep you posted.

Detective Pikachu 2

Announced even before the first film proved to be such a delight, Oren Uziel has signed on to pen the next Pokemon movie (having previously written 22 Jump Street). Ryan Reynolds should be back on voicing duties, and Rob Letterman is the incumbent director.

Dirty Dancing 2

35 years have passed since 1987’s Dirty Dancing was released. Now it’s getting a sequel, with original star Jennifer Grey set to return to the role of Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman. A teaser for the sequel was shown at CinemaCon, where footage from the original film was shown along with a voiceover announcing Baby’s return to Kellerman’s – the name of the movie’s summer resort. Grey will also be executive producing. There’s no release date yet, but we will keep you informed.

District 10

This one’s back on the radar, with director Neill Blomkamp being asked about the movie extensively whilst promoting his latest horror Demonic. He’s determined that District 10 will be a sequel to eschew the idea of a follow-up having to bigger and more expansive than the original, and he’s at work on the script at the moment. Hopefully this will be his next film.

Dodgeball 2

A follow-up to the 2004 comedy is now in the works, with Vince Vaughn set to return. It’s in early development at 20th Century Studios. Jordan VanDina is penning the script, although plot details are being kept under wraps at the moment. In the first film, Vaughn played local gym owner Peter La Fleur, who enters a dodgeball tournament with his friends to save the gym being taken over by a corporation (headed by Ben Stiller). It’s unclear at the moment if Stiller will also be involved.

Drag Me To Hell 2

Despite Sam Raimi’s 2009 horror film having what you might call a definitive ending for its main character, the director has revealed that a sequel is currently in development. Raimi revealed in a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) that ideas are being formed for the story of the potential sequel, and he’s hoping to find the perfect one.

Dune: Part Two

Director Denis Villeneuve is heading back to the desert – minding the sandworms of course – for the now officially-greenlit second Dune movie. It’ll pick up from the end of part one, and it’s due in cinemas in November 2023. We’re very much looking forward to it.

The Equalizer 3

Star Denzel Washington and director Antoine Fuqua reunite for a third Equalizer film. Washington returns to the role of retired US Marine Robert McCall, and this time Dakota Fanning will co-star alongside him. We don’t know much about the plot, but we do know it’s expected in July 2023.

Eternals 2

Now Tom Holland isn’t the only Marvel actor known for letting confidential information slip, as Patton Oswalt confirmed that Eternals 2 is in fact happening. Not only that, but Chloe Zhao will also return to direct the project. Oswalt voiced Pip the Troll in the first movie’s post credits scene, appearing alongside Harry Styles’ Starfox. Strangely, this sequel wasn’t announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2022, when all the other upcoming Marvel projects were announced. Oswalt must know something we don’t, so you can bet if the film does happen, his character (and likely Styles) will be involved.

The Expendables 4

This one’s back on. Scott Waugh is directing, and some old Expendables and some new ones are in the cast. Jason Statham is leading the band this time, with Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, Tony Jaa, Randy Couture, 50 Cent and Megan Fox in the line-up. Filming is autumn 2021 in Europe, with a 2022 release expected.

The Exorcist

Get ready for lots and lots of new Exorcist movies courtesy of a huge deal Universal has signed with Blumhouse Productions for a fresh trilogy of films in the saga. A trilogy that’ll also bring Ellen Burstyn back to the movies. David Gordon Green, who worked his magic on the new Halloween movies, will be involved with these too.

Extraction 2

Joe Russo has closed a deal to pen a sequel to the huge Netfllix hit, Extraction. The expectation now is that Chris Hemsworth will return in the lead role, and Sam Hargrave is likely to return to direct. The deal was revealed in May 2020, with no date for the new movie as of yet. Filming began late in 2021, and the release date has now been confirmed as 16th June 2023.

Face/Off

Director Adam Wingard and his writing partner Simon Barrett are at work on a new Face/Off movie, that we’re now told will be a sequel to the 90s favourite, rather than a remake or reboot. That said, don’t expect either John Travolta or Nicolas Cage to return. The movie is in its early stages, so more details are a little way off yet.

Fall 2

2022 thriller Fall created its suspense from the vertigo-inducing heights involved in its story. It saw box office success, but has really found its audience after landing on Netflix. Now, it’s set to get a sequel. Director Scott Mann and Tea Shop Productions are in talks about a follow-up, but are also insistent that they don’t want to end up making a lesser copy of the original film. We’ll have to wait and see where this one goes.

Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them 4 and 5

With Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore disappointing at the box office, it’s unclear if the planned fourth and fifth instalments in the series will go ahead. Producer David Heyman confirmed shortly after release that no script has been written yet, and it seems all involved are waiting to see how the third film fares before making any big decisions. For now, though, these sequels could still in theory happen.

Fast & Furious 10 and 11

Justin Lin returned to the director’s chair for the fifth time in the Fast & Furious saga with the ninth film, and returned for the next sequel. However, he abruptly quit the movie just days into filming, with official statements citing ‘creative differences’. Rumour has it these differences were mainly with franchise star Vin Diesel. Louis Leterrier has been reported as the studio favourite to replace Lin. Fast & Furious 10 will be split into two parts, which should round off the current line of movies (but not the franchise, with umpteen spin-offs almost inevitable). May 2023 has been earmarked for the next one.

Final Destination 6

Warner Bros confirmed at 2023’s CinemaCon that Final Destination 6 is happening. Zach Lipovsky and Adam B Stein will be directing, with Jon Watts (who helmed Tom Holland’s Spider-Man trilogy) producing. No exact story details have been released yet, but we’re sure that, true to form, a group of people will evade death in a horrible accident only to have death come hunt them down afterwards.

Freaky Friday 2

Things are moving in the right direction for a sequel to 2003’s Freaky Friday, starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan. Plans for the film are currently being discussed by Disney, says Curtis (who’s also completely on board with the idea of a sequel), and Lohan recently made her return to leading roles with Netflix’s Falling For Christmas. Nothing is set in stone yet, but it looks like this one is likely to happen at some point.

Free Guy 2

Disney may have inherited the film Free Guy when it bought up the Fox film company’s assets, but this is one of the few films it acquired that way that hit big. Ryan Reynolds and director Shawn Levy are now both returning for more, as Free Guy becomes a franchise. No release date for Free Guy 2 has thus far been revealed though.

Frozen 3

With the news of job cuts and falling Disney+ subscribers comes some good news – there are some more sequels to their billion-dollar-grossing hits on the way. One of them is Frozen 3, although at the moment that’s all we know. There’s no expected release date or filmmaker attached, but we’ll let you know more once those details are announced.

Gerard Butler Has Fallen 4, 5 and 6

Following the success of Olympus Has Fallen, London Has Fallen and more recently Angel Has Fallen, Gerard Butler is now expected back as Mike Banning up to three more times. A spin-off TV show is being planed too. No release dates as of yet, but don’t expect them to mess around knocking these out. The first will be called Night Has Fallen.

Ghostbusters Afterlife 2

Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan have joined forces once more to make a sequel to 2021’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife. This time, Kenan will be directing while Reitman produces, and they’ve both had a hand in writing the script. Not much is known about the story or characters yet, but the duo have mentioned that original Ghostbuster Winston will play an important role. This one is currently eyeing up a Christmas 2o23 release.

Girls Trip 2

A sequel to the 2017 comedy Girls Trip is definitely happening, according to the film’s co-writer Tracy Oliver. The next movie will see the main characters (played again by Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith and Tiffany Haddish) travel to Ghana in a bid to attend annual festival Afrochella. While the script is written, it hasn’t yet been submitted, so production on this is likely still a while off at the moment. No news yet on a potential director or other cast, either.

Gladiator 2

Director Ridley Scott is showing no signs of slowing down, and so it looks like the long-mooted Gladiator sequel is finally pressing ahead. It’s been announced that the casting process for Gladiator 2 has begun, although no names are officially attached as yet. There aren’t currently any details on what the story will involve, but there is a planned production date – May 2023.

Godzilla Vs Kong 2

Godzilla Vs Kong proved that even during the pandemic, a big blockbuster film would get people into cinemas. It was the first pandemic era film to cross $100m at the box office, so it’s not surprising that Warner Bros. are pressing ahead with a sequel. There’s no word yet on who will direct. Adam Wingard, who helmed the first film, is busy making Face/Off 2, but filming is set to start in Australia later this year. Based on the rough filming dates, it seems like this one will hit cinemas in late 2023.

Good Burger 2

This seems like an unlikely sequel, and yet it’s been greenlit. Nikelodeon stars Kenan and Kel are reprising their roles from Good Burger for a belated follow-up. The first film was a spin-off from series All That, and saw Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell playing employees at a local burger restaurant. They then find themselves fighting to save it when a big chain moves in across the road. Kevin Kopelow and Heath Seifert are penning the sequel’s script, and Phil Traill will direct. The movie will be released on Paramount+, and already has an official synopsis: “Dexter Reed (Thompson) is down on his luck after another one of his inventions fails. Ed (Mitchell) welcomes Dex back to Good Burger with open arms and gives him his old job back. With a new crew working at Good Burger, Dex devises a plan to get back on his feet but unfortunately puts the fate of Good Burger at risk once again.”

Greenland 2

Going as spoiler-light as possible, the really good Gerard Butler-headlined disaster movie Greenland ended with a natural place to take the story next. It’s now been confirmed that a follow-up is indeed on the way, bringing back the core creatives. No word on a release date yet though.

Greyhound 2

That’s right, Tom Hanks’ World War II film Greyhound is getting a sequel, too. After the original was released on the Apple TV+ streaming service during the pandemic, it’s reported that the sequel will be released there as well. Greyhound became the most-watched film debut on the streaming service at the time, so it’s no wonder they’ve greenlit a second one. It’s part of an exclusive deal between Hanks’ production company Playtone Productions and the Apple streaming service.

Gunpowder Milkshake 2

Director Navot Papushado’s Gunpowder Milkshake – starring Karen Gillan and Lena Headey – hadn’t even been released when Studiocanal announced its follow-up at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. No word yet on when it’ll go into production, just that it’s happening.

Happy Death Day 3

This one is still waiting for the green light from Universal, by Happy Death Day filmmaker Chris Landon is extremely keen to get cracking on a third film in this incredibly fun slasher series. Landon has said his vision for this one is pretty ambitious, with it being bigger in scale and needing a bigger budget than the previous two movies. He’s also open to the sequel being released on streaming rather than in cinemas, so we’ll keep an eye out and see what happens with this project.

Hobbs & Shaw 2

Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham are set to return for the Fast & Furious spin-off’s sequel, following the sizeable success of the first picture. The announce of the project’s existence came in March 2020, so there’s still a long way to go before it makes it to the screen. But it’s happening, albeit awaiting a writer and director.

I Am Legend 2

Will Smith’s post-apocalyptic thriller is set to get a sequel. This time, Creed‘s Michael B. Jordan will be starring, and it will be set a few decades after the first film. It’s pressing ahead at Warner Bros, but there’s no news yet on who will be directing.

I Know What You Did Last Summer… Again

After the return of the Scream franchise, Sony is looking to resurrect I Know What You Did Last Summer with another sequel. With both Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jennifer Love Hewitt in talks to reprise their roles, you can bet this would be a legacy sequel if they do come for another instalment. Do Revenge‘s Jennifer Kaytin Robinson is set to direct with Leah McKendrick writing the screenplay. This will be the fourth movie in the series, and the third to star Hewitt and Prinze Jr.

Indiana Jones 5

Indiana Jones 5 will be directed by James Mangold now (taking over from Steven Spielberg), will star Harrison Ford, and will be out in June 2023. Harrison Ford will be 80 just in time for its release. Filming got underway in the late spring of 2021. Also starring are Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Mads Mikkelsen, and the film is officially titled Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny. 

Inside Out 2

A sequel to Pixar’s Inside Out was announced in September 2022. Amy Poehler will be returning to voice Joy, and it’s been confirmed that the new film will again be set inside the mind of Riley – the teenage protagonist of the first movie. Director Pete Docter is sadly not helming this instalment, instead handing directing duties to Kelsey Mann, who worked on 2020’s Onward. That’s really all we know at the moment, but the expected release date is June 2024.

Insidious 5

A fifth Insidious film was on the 2020 release roster, but then for fairly obvious reasons, it didn’t happen. It’s back happening now though, with Patrick Wilson – co-star of the first two movies – stepping behind the camera for his feature directorial debut. Expect it in July 2023 and is titled Insidious: The Red Door. 

Joker 2

The sequel to Todd Phillips’ Joker is set to be a musical officially named Joker: Folie à Deux. Joaquin Phoenix is confirmed to be returning, with Lady Gaga starring alongside him. Her role isn’t confirmed just yet, but it’s incredibly likely to be Harley Quinn. Todd Phillips returns to direct, and the film is due to be released on 4th October 2024.

Jumanji 4

The core cast of Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart and Jack Black are set to return for another Jumanji adventure, that’ll presumably pick up from around where The Next Level left off. Director Jake Kasdan is set to return, but the project was in its very early stages of conversation before the Coronavirus outbreak hit. Might be a while before we hear anything more.

Jungle Cruise 2

Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson have both signed up for a sequel to Jungle Cruise, that also brings back director Jaume Collet-Serra is going to direct. Expect this to take a few years to happen, but given the $100m gross at the US box office for the original – at a time when films weren’t doing that – it should get moving soon.

Karate Kid

Following the huge success of Karate Kid sequel series Cobra Kai, Sony Pictures has confirmed that a new Karate Kid film will be released in 2024. It’s (perhaps unfortunately) unrelated to Cobra Kai and reportedly doesn’t involve any of the creators or cast. In fact, the project doesn’t currently have a director or cast attached. That’s about all we know at the moment, but we’ll keep you updated as the film moves forward.

Kingsman 3

Matthew Vaughn will soon be turning his attention to the promised Kingsman 3. Taron Egerton is set to return as Eggsy to tie the trilogy up, although no news on a release date has thus far come to light. The plan though will be to start filming by the end of 2022.

Knives Out 3

After the success of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, director Rian Johnson is apparently excited to get started on the third Knives Out movie. It doesn’t have a title or release date yet, but Johnson has said it’ll be the next project he works on. Like its predecessor, Knives Out 3 will be heading to Netflix for its release, although it may also receive a limited run in cinemas, as Glass Onion did.

Kung Fu Panda 4

Despite the planned Kung Fu Panda trilogy being completed in 2016, Universal Pictures has announced that Po will be returning for another film in 2024. In the first three instalments, the character, who turned out to be the fabled expert martial artist called the Dragon Warrior, was voiced by Jack Black. The first film was Dreamworks highest-grossing original animated movie, so it’s no wonder they’re planning another addition to the franchise. At the moment, the only information we have is a release date of 8th March 2024.

The Last Starfighter 2

Here’s a surprise: a follow-up to 1984’s The Last Starfighter is finally on the way. Legal problems had held the project up, but Jonathan Betuel (who wrote the original) and Gary Whitta (who co-wrote Rogue One) are now working on a new movie. There’s some way to go before anyone agrees to pay for it to be made, but fingers crossed this one finally happens…

The Last Witch Hunter 2

Here’s another surprise. It’d generally been regarded that the Vin Diesel-headlined The Last Witch Hunter was not a very successful movie. We neither remember it burning a trail at the box office or being a huge fan success. But it certainly has its collection of supporters, as Lionsgate is now reported to be in early development on a sequel. Diesel is involved in the conversations too, although it may yet be some way away.

Legally Blonde 3

Reese Witherspoon will be reprising the role of Elle Woods for the first time in over 15 years for a third official Legally Blonde movie (the character didn’t feature in the direct to DVD Legally Blondes). The film had been announced for  a 2020 release, but there seems to have been precious little activity on the project from what we see. Expect some soon though: MGM had planned a 2022 release, but 2023 is more likely.

Lethal Weapon 5

A bit of a bolt from the blue, here. In January 2020, a project long presumed dead suddenly came back to life. Producer Dan Lin is trying to get the long-mooted Lethal Weapon 5 moving, as a farewell to the franchise. Mel Gibson and Danny Glover would return, with Richard Donner in line to direct again. The loss of Richard Donner in July 2021 is likely to have brought this project to a close, but that’s not been confirmed. Still, it’s hard to see the key creatives wanting to work with a different director on it.

The Lion King 2

This one’s definitely pressing ahead at Disney, and Moonlight director Barry Jenkins is helming the new movie. Expect it to tell some of the backstory to the original movie, and feature a whole host of new songs too. It’s titled Mufasa: The Lion King, and comes to cinemas in July 2024.

Live Die Repeat And Repeat

Tom Cruise’s crowded schedule has thus far pushed back the Edge Of Tomorrow sequel, that director Doug Liman has confirmed will be called Live Die Repeat And Repeat. Christopher McQuarrie is expected to be on screenplay duties, but both Cruise and McQuarrie are making two Mission: Impossible films back to back first. Live Die Repeat And Repeat thus has to take its place in the queue.

Lord Of War 2

Nicolas Cage is booked and busy at the moment, and now it’s confirmed that he’s returning for a sequel to 2005 war film Lord Of War. It’ll be written and directed once again by Andrew Niccol, and Cage will be reprising the role of Yuri Orlov, a character based on multiple real life arms dealers. The follow-up, titled Lords Of War, will also feature Bill Skarsgard as Orlov’s son. No release date for this yet, but it certainly sounds interesting.

M3gan 2

Killer doll movie M3gan has taken the horror world by storm, being released to rave reviews. Writer Akela Cooper has confirmed that we’ll be getting a gorier, unrated cut of the film at some point, and now a sequel has been confirmed. Development is underway, but it’s currently in the very early stages. Akela Cooper is returning to write the second instalment, and producers are hoping that director Gerard Johnstone will also return. Expect it to come out at some point in 2025.

Mad Max 5

George Miller and Warner Bros had a legal bust-up over the proceeds of the wonderful Mad Max: Fury Road, and that put a notable spanner in the works where Mad Max 5 is concerned. It thus explains much of the delay thus far. But Miller is still keen to make the film. He was set to shoot another movie in early 2020, but has now moved onto his Mad Max prequel instead, centering on the character of Furiosa. Anya Taylor Joy takes on the role.

Mallrats 2

Kevin Smith has resurrected his plans for a Mallrats sequel, and is working on a screenplay for the film, that he’ll also direct. This is separate from the once-planned and abandoned MallBrats movie of a few years’ back. Expect the core cast all back. A possible 2020 start date was on the cards. No sign of it yet though, two years on.

The Meg 2

Jason Statham will be doing battle with another enormous sea creature in due course. This time, there’s a change of director though, with Ben Wheatley set to helm the movie. He’ll replace Jon Turteltaub, who directed the first. It’s coming to cinemas in August 2023.

Midnight Run 2

Here’s a surprise. The 1988 buddy road movie Midnight Run starred Robert De Niro and the late Charles Grodin. De Niro is returning to produce a big screen follow-up (overlooking the three sequels that were made for television). Regina Hall – who’ll be producing as well – is the only announced cast member for the belated sequel at this stage though. But it’s definitely happening.

Mission: Impossible 7 and 8

Tom Cruise has signed up for two more outings as Ethan Hunt, and the plan is to shoot Mission: Impossible 7 and 8 back to back. Christopher McQuarrie, who has helmed the last two chapters, is back to write and direct as well. The films are out in the summers of 2023 and 2024. Nicholas Hoult is amongst the new additions to the cast. The name of the upcoming instalment has been recently announced as the rather long-winded Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. Number 8 will of course be Part 2.

My Spy 2

The Dave Bautista-starring family comedy My Spy is getting a sequel, with the original cast and creative team returning. Bautista, Chloe Coleman, Kristen Schaal and Ken Jeong are back for the next instalment, alongside new recruits Anna Faris, Craig Robinson and Flula Borg. Peter Segal will once again direct, and writers Jon and Erich Hoeber are back on board. Segal is also contributing to the story and screenplay. The movie is said to go into production ‘soon’, but we don’t know anything more at the moment.

The Myth 2

Jackie Chan is showing no signs of slowing down, and he’s currently in production on a sequel to his 2005 action adventure film The Myth. The first movie saw his take on two roles, one an ancient warrior and the other his modern-day reincarnation. Stanley Tong, who directed the film, is attached to the sequel as a writer, and it’s understood that Gülnezer Bextiyar will star in it alongside Chan.

New(er) Police Story

In 2004, the Police Story franchise got a soft reboot with New Police Story, and now star Jackie Chan has announced a sequel. He will be both producing and starring, and Nicholas Tse, who co-starred in the first movie, will be making his directorial debut.

Nobody 2

Bob Odenkirk is set to return in the sequel to 2021’s surprise action hit. Derek Kolstad is penning  another script for him, and it just needs Universal to give it all the green light.

Now You See Me 3

A sequel that was presumed to have been abandoned, Lionsgate is pressing ahead with its plan for a third Now You See Me movie. The plan this time will be to bring new cast members in, whilst offering a return to the likes of Jessie Eisenberg and Woody Harrelson from the original cast. Eric Warren Singer has been hired to write the screenplay for the new film, but no director or release date has been set as of yet.

The Nun 2

Akela Cooper is writing the following up The Conjuring spin-off The Nun. Corin Hardy directed the first Nun movie, and presumably has the option of returning for the second. It’s set for a Halloween 2023 release.

The Old Guard 2

Charlize Theron returns for a sequel to the Netflix hit The Old Guard, along with KiKi Layne, Matthias Schoenaerts, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Veronica Ngo and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Victoria Mahoney steps into the director’s chair this time. Greg Rucka is on scribbling duties, based on his comic books. Uma Thurman and Henry Golding were also recently added to the cast.

Paddington 3

Particularly good news following 2017’s quite wonderful Paddington 2 – we’re getting another one! Less good news: co-writer/director Paul King won’t be behind the camera for this one, taking on an executive producer role on the production instead. However, stepping into his shoes is Dougal Wilson, making his feature directorial debut. The title has also been revealed as Paddington In Peru, and filming will kick off in early 2023.

Passion Of The Christ: Resurrection

Mel Gibson’s film The Passion Of The Christ remains one of the most successful independent movies ever made. He’s hired Braveheart writer Randall Wallace to pen the script for the film, and Jim Caviezel is once again expected to play Christ. A rough release date of 2021 had been mooted, with Gibson directing again. We’re still waiting, though.

Paw Patrol: The Movie 2

Who knew? Paw Patrol: The Movie was actually one of the better childrens’ movies of 2021, and it was a solid hit for Paramount too. So much so that the studio has wasted little time getting chapter two into production. The new film will be released in 2023. Cal Brunkner will again direct.

Planet Of The Apes 4

When Disney acquired Fox in 2019, the studio began working on a sequel to the Planet Of The Apes reboot trilogy. Titled Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes, the script was penned during the dreaded pandemic and Maze Runner helmer Wes Ball is attached to direct. The film will star Owen Teague and Freya Allan, and is due to hit cinemas in May 2024.

Poirot 3

Kenneth Branagh’s third Poirot film (both as director and star) is officially titled A Haunting In Venice. It’s based on the Agatha Christie novel Hallowe’en Party. A follow-up to Murder On The Orient Express and Death On The Nile, this one will see a now-retired Poirot reluctantly return to detecting when a guest at a seance he attended is murdered. Expect it in cinemas in September 2023.

The Princess Diaries 3

Yet another sequel that Disney currently has in the works. The Princess Diaries films, led by Anne Hathaway, are beloved teen rom-coms from the early 2000s. Now it seems that screenwriter Aadrita Mukerji is working on a script for a third instalment. It’s said to be a continuation of Hathaway’s films, not a reboot or remake, and while Hathaway isn’t attached to return yet, she’s often said she’d be willing to play Mia Thermopolis again. This is another one that may or may not materialise, but at the moment it sounds promising.

A Quiet Place 3

This one isn’t a direct sequel to the Emily Blunt and John Krasinski-starring originals, but a prequel set in (you guessed it) day one of the apocalypse. It will focus on different characters, played by Stranger Things’ Joseph Quinn and Lupita Nyong’o. Pig’s Michael Sarnoski is in the director’s chair. This one is expected in cinemas in March 2024.

Red Notice 2 and 3

Netflix was so happy with the performance of the Gal Gadot, Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds globe-trotting action adventure Red Notice that it wants more. Two more, in fact. It wants Red Notice 2 and Red Notice 3 to shoot back to back, starting in early 2023. Rawson Marshall Thurber will be back to write and direct as well. The first of the films is likely to be ready for the end of 2024 at the earliest.

Red State 2

In the wake of the release of Clerks III, Kevin Smith seems set to follow up another of his movies – 2011’s Red State. A sequel was previously impossible because of some pesky rights issues (Lionsgate had trouble contacting the copyright holders), but it now seems they’ve become more responsive as time has passed and plans for a sequel are back on track. While Michael Parks, who appeared in the original film, passed away in 2017, Kevin Smith is eager to push forward – especially if he can get John Goodman to return.

Riddick 4

After a long wait, it’s finally been confirmed that a fourth film in the Riddick series – officially named Riddick: Furya – is in the works. Vin Diesel and writer/director David Twohy are teaming up once again for this sequel that will see anti-hero Riddick return to his home world of Furya. We don’t know which foe his will face just yet, but it’s confirmed not to be the Necromongers that served as the antagonists in Chronicles Of Riddick. 

RoboCop Returns

Following the template set by Terminator: Dark Fate (which isn’t likely to get a sequel), RoboCop Returns will ignore the plotline of the sequels it didn’t like, and instead, it’ll pick things up after the original 1987 classic. Neill Blomkamp (District 9) was set to direct, but moved onto another project. Abe Forsythe is now calling the shots, with Justin Rhodes working on a script. Expect progress on this one soon, but no sign of a release date yet.

The Rocketeer 2

A film mooted a while back, The Rocketeers is set to follow-on from the much-loved 1991 movie, with the plan being for it to be a direct sequel rather than an outright reboot. Azia Squire was penning the script. Now we learn though that David Oyelowo is to produce and likely star in a new Rcoketeer movie. No director as of yet, just that it’s happening, and Disney+ will be its home.

Rocky 7

Sylvester Stallone wants one more round after the last one last round and the last one last round for Rocky Balboa. He reckons he’s got an idea for a new film, and that the studio is keen is on it too. The new film will have a political edge, and it’s got Stallone’s interest more than reappearing as Rocky in Creed 3. No word yet on when to expect it, and if it’s been officially greenlit.

RRR 2

One of 2022’s unexpected breakout films, RRR is an over-three-hour-long extravaganza of action, musical numbers and stunt work. Now it’s been announced that writer V Vijayendra Prasad and director S. S. Rajamouli are working on a follow-up. The father and son team admit that they’re only in the very early stages of development, but they do have a story idea. This may take some time to come out, but in the meantime RRR is available on Netflix.

Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark 2

A sequel to the $100m+ global horror hit is on the way. Andre Ovredal is returning to direct, with Dan Hageman and Kevin Hageman likewise on scripting duties again. Guillermo del Toro is coming up with the story for this one, presumably based on Alvin Schwartz’s source novels. No timescales as of yet, but we’ll keep you posted…

The Sea Beast 2

One of the films Netflix quietly released last year was The Sea Beast. A beautiful animated film with plenty of heart and full of fun, the streaming service claims it’s now the most-watched animated film on the platform. Unexpectedly then, a sequel is in the works. Chris Williams, who directed and co-wrote the first film, has a deal with Netflix that means he’ll also be helming The Sea Beast 2. We’re excited for this.

Searching 2

A new cast will take the lead in the sequel to the John Cho-headlined original thriller. Searching saw Cho restricted to technology screens to try and unravel a mystery, and the same concept is likely to underpin the sequel. Will Merrill and Nick Johnson are directing, and it’s set for an April 2023 release.

Sherlock Holmes 3

It’s taken a long, long time to get this far, but a third Sherlock Holmes adventure – starring Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law – was finally set to go before the cameras in 2020. Covid, though, has put the film on hold for the time being until all concerned can work out how to shoot it. Dexter Fletcher is set to take over from Guy Ritchie as director.

Sister Act 3

Whoopi Goldberg will be getting back in the habit (sorry) for a third Sister Act film, that has been greenlit by Disney. It’ll be heading to the Disney+ service rather than getting a theatrical premiere. Still in the early days this one though, but it’s definitely happening, and is due towards the end of 2022.

Smile 2

Smile was one of 2022’s cinematic successes, and a bold original horror film. Originally planned for a streaming release, Paramount changed its mind at the last minute, and was undoubtedly glad about it given its box office success. Now, the studio has inked a multi-film deal with Smile‘s director Parker Finn, who has previously said he’s got some ideas for the direction of a potential sequel. Nothing official yet, but things are looking promising.

Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse 2 and 3

The Oscar-winning animated favourite – surely in the running for the best Spider-Man movie to date – is getting a sequel. Titled Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse (Part One), Joaquim Dos Santos is taking over as director. The release date has recently been moved to June 2023, but the good news is that a third movie, Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse, will be coming shortly after in March 2024. Exciting stuff.

Sonic 3

After the success of Sonic 2, Paramount and Sega have announced a third film in the series. There’s no release date or story information yet, but well keep you posted.

Toy Story 5

Another recently announced Disney sequel is a fifth Toy Story movie. We have little to no details on this, except that it’s happening, but it’ll be interesting to see where they take the story – especially given the ending of Toy Story 4. 

Triplets

The long-mooted sequel to Twins is, out of nowhere, back up and running. Tracy Morgan – replacing the originally planned Eddie Murphy – will join Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito for the movie, and Ivan Reitman was back to direct. After the legendary director’s sad passing in February 2022, it’s unclear where this project stands.

Trolls 3

DreamWorks is turning Trolls into a trilogy, with the news of a third movie on the way. Notwithstanding the fact that Trolls World Tour never got to spend proper time inside a cinema – it debuted as a premium video on demand release during the first lockdown – it still found its way to success. As such, more Trolls have been ordered. We don’t know much about the story or cast, but it’s currently set to be released in October 2023.

Tron 3

Rumours of a sequel to Joseph Kosinski’s Tron: Legacy have been circulating for some time, but the project has been seemingly stuck in development. Now, the film, titled Tron Ares, is moving ahead, with Jared Leto starring and Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil‘s Joachim Ronning is in talks to direct. It’s got a production date, too – apparently Tron Ares is filming in August 2023. It’s likely it’ll see a release in the second half of 2024.

Twister 2

Amblin and Universal are said to be on the hunt for a director to helm a big budget sequel to 1996’s Twister (called, believe it or not, Twisters). Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski was originally attached, but pulled out to instead helm a Brad Pitt-led Formula One movie for Apple. Frank Marshall is producing, and the script has been written by The Revenant‘s Mark L. Smith. It’s a screenplay that was reportedly loved by Steven Spielberg himself, which is what drummed up enough excitement to fast-track the film’s production. Munari director Lee Isaac Chung has stepped up to helm this one.

Vacation Friends 2

John Cena, Lil Rel Howery, Yvonne Orji and Meredith Hagner are all set to return for Vacation Friends 2, following the original film’s successful launch on the Disney+ Star service in the summer of 2021. Clay Tarver is set to come back behind the camera again, and it’s a fair assumption that it’ll again debut directly on streaming.

Violent Night 2

David Harbour shook up the festive season of 2022 when he played a surprisingly violent Santa Claus in action-comedy Violent Night. The movie may have been up against James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way Of Water, but it’s still been a great success for Universal. The producers have recently announced a follow-up, with director Tommy Wirkola also returning. The team are still getting their ideas together right now, but we could see some more traditional Christmas-related things in the sequel, like the North Pole, Mrs Claus, or the elves.

Wedding Crashers 2

A project that had been mooted around the time of the 2005 original, the Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson-headlined comedy hit Wedding Crashers may be finally getting a follow-up. Director David Dobkin, along with Vaughn and Wilson, have been in very recent talks over a new film, and it looks as though this one’s back on the radar. Nothing concrete yet, but it appears alive…

Wind River 2

A follow-up is being made to Taylor Sheridan’s 2017 neo-Western Wind River. It doesn’t seem to have too much in common with the first film, but it is called Wind River: The Next Chapter. Martin Sensmeier is the only returning cast member, and Jason Clarke, Scott Eastwood and Chaske Spencer are joining him. The Falcon And The Winter Soldier helmer Kari Skogland is directing. Filming is already underway in Canada.

X 3

With horror director Ti West’s X receiving critical acclaim, it’s now set to get a sequel. Pearl, the prequel exploring the origins of Mia Goth’s murderous character from the first film, will be followed by Maxxxine – again starring Goth. The sole survivor of X‘s events, Maxine will be continuing her journey towards fame, trying to make it as an actress in 1980s Los Angeles. No release date yet, but it’s said to be going into production soon…

Your Christmas Or Mine 2

2022 festive romcom Your Christmas Or Mine is getting a sequel. The original saw James (Asa Butterfield) and Hayley (Cora Kirk) spending Christmas with each other’s families after they both decide to surprise each other. There’s set to be another mix-up in the sequel, with the two families ending up in each other’s (very different) holiday accommodation when they book a trip to a ski resort for Christmas. Jim O’Hanlon will once again direct.

Zootropolis 2

Zootropolis (or Zootopia, if you’re in the US) was a really interesting addition to Disney’s animated filmography. A kind of buddy cop mystery-thriller led by aspiring policewoman Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and conman Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), the unlikely pair teamed up to create a very memorable movie. The only thing we know about the sequel is that it’s happening, but there’s plenty Disney could do with these characters.

47 Ronin 2

Currently linked to Netflix, the project is being helmed by Lucifer star Aimee Garcia and author AJ Mendez who are in the process of writing the script, with Mulan director Carl Rinsch set to direct. The 2013 film was considered a flop at the box office, focussing on ‘a fictionalized account of the titular 47 Rōnin, a real-life group of samurai in the 18th century who set out to avenge the death of their master who was killed by a merciless shogun.’ It is unlikely any of the original stars will return, the sequel is currently set to focus on powerful female leads.