Hollywood still loves its follow-ups – here’s our round-up of 101 (and counting) sequels that are currently being worked on.

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. Obviously, timescales listed in here may now be radically altering in light of the Coronavirus lockdowns around the world.

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.

The Addams Family 2

No messing around here. The new animated take on The Addams Family comfortably made its way into profit, and with that in mind, a sequel was on the stove just days after its US release. An October 2021 release date has been earmarked for the film too. The voice cast is expected to return, although whether director Conrad Vernon (Sausage Party) is back too remains to be seen.

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, although no firm release date has thus far been announced.

A Quiet Place – Part II

Arriving in cinemas later in 2020 (it’s now set for 2021), John Krasinski returns behind the camera following his hugely-successful directorial debut with the original movie. Emily Blunt and Millicent Simmonds lead the cast this time around, with Cillian Murphy joining the ensemble. Krasinski has also penned the screenplay. Here’s the latest trailer…

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.

American Pie: Girls Rule

Not a sequel to the main line of American Pie films, rather a further instalment in the collection of straight to disc sequels (or straight to streaming in this case). Girls Rule has little connective glue to the other films, with a brand new cast and director. Mike Elliott is directing, and the film heads to disc in November in the UK. More on it here.

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…

Ant-Man 3

It’s, we’d argue, not the most popular amongst the Marvel cinematic universe series of films, but the Ant-Man movies still have their place. And a third one, once again starring Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly and Michael Douglas, is duly on the roster. Filming is expected to begin at the end of 2020, for a release in the summer of 2022 (possibly later). Peyton Reed is directing again.

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. Look for more news on this in 2020.

Avatar

James Cameron will have completed the motion capture filming on his four planned Avatar sequels by the middle of 2020, and then it’s down to the extensive post-production work involved. Currently, the first of the films – delayed several times – is due in 2022. Then Avatar 3 in 2023, Avatar 4 in 2025, and the saga completes in 2026 with Avatar 5. Expect all the films to get posh new names in due course.

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

Lord knows at the moment where this is a sequel of sorts or a prequel or a reboot or a retcon or whatever. What we do know is that the director of the last two Planet Of The Apes movies, Matt Reeves, is helming the film. Robert Pattinson is the new Batman. The film began shooting in 2020 before filming was locked down. It’s now due in October 2021.

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 is likely to skip a theatrical release and go straight to Netflix’s streaming service.

The Book Club 2

Jane Fonda, Mary Steenburgen, Diane Keaton and Candice Bergen are set to return in a sequel to the 2018 hit, The Book Club. Bill Holderman directed the first one, writing the script with Erin Simms. No further details have been announced as to the next film yet, though, just that it’s happening.

The Boss Baby 2

With DreamWorks now owned by Universal, sequels to some of its hit movies have been moving forward. The Boss Baby 2 sees Tom McGrath back as director, and Alec Baldwin is again expected on voicing duties. The film is expected in March 2021.

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.

Captain Marvel 2

Brie Larson will return as Captain Marvel in a full sequel to the 2019 movie, although it’s one of the Marvel projects at the moment that doesn’t have a release date. It’s definitely in development, though, and it’s a case of when, not if.

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. No release date has thus far been announced though. Netflix now has the project.

The Christmas Chronicles 2

Kurt Russell reprises his role as Santa from the 2018 Christmas Chronicles film, in a sequel that’s due in 2020. This time, Chris Columbus takes over from Clay Kaytis. Goldie Hawn is returning too, and the film is due on Netflix at the end of 2020.

Clerks 3

Following his return to the View Askewniverse with Jay & Silent Bob Reboot, Kevin Smith will soon focus his attention on the on-off-on again trilogy closer, Clerks III. Smith will write and direct, and the core cast from the first two films are set to return. Parts of the original Clerks III script ended up used in Jay & Silent Bob Reboot, and thus he’s started again from scratch. It might get moving next year.

Coming To America 2

Following their successful collaboration on the brilliant Dolemite Is My Name, director Craig Brewer and star Eddie Murphy are now in post-production on a sequel to the 80s hit, Coming To America. Entitled Coming 2 America, the new film lands on December 18th 2020, with Arsenio Hall co-starring. David Sheffield, Barry W Blaustein and Kenya Barris have written the script.

The Conjuring 3



Now officially entitled The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, the third direct film in the franchise – accepting the numerous spin-offs – will be the first Conjuring film not to be directed by James Wan. Michael Chaves – who helmed spin-off The Curse Of La Llorona – takes over that chair. The film has been delayed until 2021.

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.

Creed 3

This one looks like it may be in Michael B Jordan’s court. Following the success of the second film, Jordan was offered the chance to direct chapter three. No Stallone this time though, as he’s more interest in Rocky 7. Jordan’s schedule may dictate when and if this ultimately happens.

The Croods 2

A long time coming, this, The original Croods film arrived in 2013 and was a big hit. DreamWorks Animation started working on a sequel but eventually canned the project. Then it was resurrected again. And now it’s coming in January 2021. Nicolas Cage is back leading the voice cast, and this time, Joel Crawford is directing.

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 almost certainly independent 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.

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 is due in 2021.

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.

Doctor Strange 2

Benedict Cumberbatch gets a second standalone Marvel movie, with Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness. Scott Derrickson, who helmed the first film, was set to be back as director, but in early January 2020 departed the film. The movie is still expected to shoot in 2021 with Sam Raimi helming.

Don’t Breathe 2

The 2016 horror Don’t Breathe was a successful and pretty nasty film. And a sequel is now on the way. This time, Rodo Sayagues – who co-write the first film – is the director. Fede Alvarez helmed and co-write the first, and he’s working with Sayagues on the script for this one. A spring 2020 start date is expected, and a 2021 release.

Downton Abbey 2

A second Downton Abbey movie is on the way, but it’s waiting for Julian Fellowes – creator and writer – to have the time to pen it. He’s had commitments to a new HBO show to tend to, and once he’s done with those towards the back end of 2020, he’s set to get cracking on a Downton Abbey 2 script. Don’t expect the film – and this is our guesswork – until 2022.

Escape Room 2

Adam Robitel is directing the follow up to Screen Gems’ modest horror hit. Taylor Russell, Indya Moore and Isabella Fuhrman lead the cast of Escape Room 2, and the film is out in 2020.

The Expendables 4

Well, it sounds as though this one is back on. The plan with the new movie is to move the emphasis slightly away from Sylvester Stallone’s character, and more towards Jason Statham’s Lee Christmas. No release date as of yet, just that it remains an active project.

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.

Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them 3, 4, 5

Whereas J K Rowling wrote the first two films in the Fantastic Beasts series by herself, she’s been joined by Harry Potter screenwriter Steve Kloves for the third in the franchise. This one’s set in Brazil, with filming set to commence in April 2020. David Yates directs, Eddie Redmayne leads the cast. Fantastic Beasts 4 and 5 will follow.

Fast & Furious 9 and 10

Justin Lin returns to the director’s chair for the fifth time in the Fast & Furious saga, although notably, for the first time since Fast & Furious 6. The thus-far untitled Fast & Furious 9 is headlined by Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez, and filming recently wrapped up on the movie. Universal has it pegged for 2021 (after it was put back a year once Coronavirus hit), and then it’ll get cracking on Fast & Furious 10 not long thereafter.

Fishermen’s Friends 2

Cornish fishermen singing sea shanties turned into a recipe for box office success in 2019. As such, get ready for Fisherman’s Friends 2: Bound For South Australia. The title gives away the plot of this one, mind. Most of the cast are expected to return. It’s due in March 2021.

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…

Ghostbusters: Afterlife



A film that follows on – by some distance – from Ghostbusters II, Ghostbusters: Afterlife unites most of the original cast, and adds Paul Rudd amongst others to the ensemble. Jason Reitman takes over from his dad as director, and the new film lands in March 2021.

Guardians Of The Galaxy 3

After being removed from the project, writer/director James Gunn is once again on board Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 3. It’s got to wait in line on his docket behind The Suicide Squad, that we’re coming to further down this list. The earliest we’ll be seeing this one? Well, current rumours suggest 2023.

Halloween

Two Halloween sequels are coming, following the enormous success of the 2018 reboot. Jamie Lee Curtis will star in Halloween Kills in 2021 and Halloween Ends in 2022. David Gordon Green returns to direct them both.

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.

Hocus Pocus 2

Hairspray director Adam Shankman has been announced as the director for the follow-up to Disney’s much-loved Halloween movie. Hocus Pocus 2 is likely to end up being a Disney+ streaming service project rather than a cinema release. Look for the original cast to have roles in the movie somewhere along the line.

The Hitman’s Bodyguard 2

Patrick Hughes is directing the sequel to his 2019 hit, that’s set to once again star Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L Jackson. Frank Grillo is joining up too. It’s called The Hitman Wife’s Bodyguard, and the movie shot in 2019. A release has now been announced for August 2021.

Hotel Transylvania 4

Sony’s most successful animated movie franchise is back at the end of 2021, with Adam Sandler returning to voice Count Dracula. No further details have thus far been announced, short of a 22nd December 2021 release date.

Indiana Jones 5

Lord knows if this will ever happen, but the current state of play is that Indiana Jones 5 will be directed by James Mangold now (taking over from Steven Spielberg), will star Harrison Ford, and will be out in July 2022. Harrison Ford will be 80 just in time for its release.

Insidious: The Dark Realm

A fifth Insidious film was on the 2020 release roster, even if precious little is known about it thus far. James Wan is back involved, and we await news of a new release date.

Jackass 4

Johnny Knoxville and co are returning for a fourth cinematic collection of stunts, pranks and injuries. Paramount has inked in a July 2021 release date for the new film. And that’s pretty much all you need to know at the moment.

John Wick 4

Keanu Reeves will return for John Wick: Chapter 4, that’s likely to be directed again by Chad Stahelski. Thing is, the movie is currently scheduled for May 2022.

Joker 2

It seems more a case of when rather than if, but a follow-up to the $1bn grossing Joker movie is still being downplayed. Todd Phillips is all but certain to write and direct again, with Joaquin Phoenix in the title role. No firm details yet, but we’d bet a Pot Noodle on that being a formality.

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,

Jurassic World 3

Colin Trevorrow returns to the director’s chair for the next big dinosaur adventure, that’s due in cinemas in 2021. Sam Neill, Jeff Goldblum and Laura Dern are all back from the very first movie, joining Bryce Dallas Howard and Chris Pratt. The film will pick up from the ending of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and is called Dominion.

Kingsman 3

Once 2020’s prequel film – The King’s Man – is out in cinemas, director Matthew Vaughn will likely 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. It’s very much on the to-do list, though.

Knives Out 2

Rian Johnson is set to bring back detective Benoit Blanc for the first of what could be a few follow-ups to 2019’s hit Knives Out. Lionsgate will again be backing the movie, and expect another murder mystery to be solved by a man with an incredible accent…

The Last Witch Hunter 2

Here’s a 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 can see. It’s still believed to be on Witherspoon’s docket, thought.

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 (he’s 89 at the time of us writing this update). Expect the project to move sooner rather than later, if it does indeed happen at all.

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.

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’s shooting another movie in early 2020, and then the next Mad Max film is set to follow on his schedule. Current word is that it’ll be a prequel, centring on the character of Furiousa. Anya Taylor Joy has been linked with 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 is on the cards.

The Matrix 4

Lana Wachowski is bringing The Matrix back to life on the big screen, with Keanu Reeves leading the cast as Neo. Carrie-Anne Moss is back as Trinity, and also added to the cast are Jonathan Groff, Jada Pinkett Smith and Neil Patrick Harris. A May 2021 release date was expected, before the virus hit. 2022, now.

Minions 2

The second standalone Minions film will join the series up to the Despicable Me trilogy by the looks of it. The clue is in the title: Minions: The Rise Of Gru. Steve Carell is voicing Gru again, whilst Kyle Balda and Brad Ableson are directing. The film has been delayed in the midst of the Coronavirus spread, and a new date is set to be confirmed.

Mission: Impossible 6 and 7

Tom Cruise has signed up for two more outings as Ethan Hunt, and the plan is to shoot Mission: Impossible 6 and 7 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 autumns of 2021 and 2022. Nicholas Hoult is amongst the new additions to the cast.

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. The film may yet be released in 2020, but 2021 looks more likely.

Paddington 3

What we know so far: we are definitely getting a third Paddington movie, particularly good news following 2017’s quite wonderful Paddington 2. 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. No word as of yet on who will be stepping into his shoes and trying to protect the marmalade sandwiches from hungry bears…

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 has been mooted, with Gibson directing again.

Peter Rabbit 2



Done and dusted, this. The first Peter Rabbit film overcame hostile reviews and concerns over its use of allergies as a weapon, and make Sony an allotment full of money. The sequel – Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway – has Will Gluck directing again, and James Corden is back as the voice of Peter. Release date? It currently sits with a December 2020 release date.

The Purge 5

The series that keeps on coming. The fifth Purge film arrives in July 2021, with series creator James DeMonaco this time on writing duties. Director? Everardo Gout this time around, and the cast is led by Ana de la Reguera.

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 in 2020, with a possible release in 2021.

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 is penning the script, and the smart money would be on Disney sending this to its Disney+ service, rather than releasing it in cinemas. Early stages for the film at the moment, though.

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.

Saw 9

Serving as both a reboot and sort-of sequel to the Saw series, the surprise where Saw 9 is concerned is that Chris Rock is starring, and has come up with the story for it. He’s promised a little comedy in amongst all the gore. Darren Lynn Bousman, who directed Saws two to four, is back for the new movie. It’s due out in 2021. And it’s called Spiral: From The Book Of Saw.

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…

Scream 5

Production is still set for later in 2020 for the fifth entry in the Scream franchise. Ready Or Not helmers Matthew Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett are set to take the franchise on from the late Wes Craven, with James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick penning the screenplay. Neve Campbell and David Arquette are confirmed to return for the new film. A release in January 2021 is expected.

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. A 2020 release is rumoured.

Shazam 2

Zachary Levi is stepping back into spandex for a sequel to 2019’s hit comic book movie, Shazam. The follow-up has a release date of April 1st 2022. It’s not known yet whether director David F Sandberg will be back as well. Filming was expected to start at the end of 2020.

Sherlock Holmes 3

It’s take a long, long time to get this far, but a third Sherlock Holmes adventure – starring Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law – will finally go before the cameras in 2020. Guy Ritchie won’t be directing this time though, as he did with the first two movies. Instead, that job’s gone to Rocketman’s Dexter Fletcher (although he’s juggling one or two other projects at the moment, too). No release date has thus far been announced.

Sonic The Hedgehog 2

With the first film banking over $300m at the global box office, in spite of its run being curtailed by cinema closures, it’d be fair to call the Sonic The Hedgehog movie a hit. Paramount agrees, and it’s activated a follow-up. The sequel is in early development and still a couple of years away from release. No word yet on casting, either. But Jeff Fowler, who helmed the first film, is back to direct this one.

The Souvenir 2

Joanna Hogg is hard at work on The Souvenir Part II, that’s she’s once again written and directed. The acclaimed original was led by Honor Swinton Byrne, who returns for the second part. It’s completed filming, and is expected in cinemas in 2020.

Space Jam 2

Well, it’s taken its time, but here’s another long-gestating movie that’s on its way at last. Malcolm D Lee (Girl’s Night) is directing Space Jam 2, working from a script by Ryan Coogler and Sev Ohanian. LeBron James takes the lead (human) role in the film, and it’s due out on July 16th 2021.

Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse 2

The Oscar-winning animated favourite – surely in the running for the best Spider-Man movie to date – is getting a sequel. The announced release date is April 8th 2022, and Joaquim Dos Santos is taking over as director.

The Suicide Squad

When director James Gunn was fired by Disney from Guardians Of The Galaxy 3 before being subsequently rehired, Warner Bros saw its chance. It hired him to write and direct a reboot/sequel to Suicide Squad, a film that made lots of money but didn’t earn that many fans. The new film sees returnees such as Margot Robbie and Joel Kinnaman, with plenty of new additions (including Peter Capaldi!). The film is due on August 6th 2021.

Thor: Love & Thunder

After his success with Thor: Ragnarok, Marvel wasted little time snapping Taika Waititi up to helm the fourth film in the series. That said, it’s having to wait until he’s promoted Jojo Rabbit and made Next Goal Wins. After that, Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman will be leading the cast of the new film, entitled Thor: Love & Thunder. It’s out in 2022.

To All The Boys 3

Film two in this particular series is now on Netflix, and a concluding chapter is in the works. Lana Condor and Noah Centneo lead the cast. Michael Fimognari is directing, and the film should go into production this year.

Tomb Raider 2

This should be interesting. Alicia Vikander is – after a bit of umming and aahing on the studio’s part – set to return as Lara Croft in a further Tomb Raider adventure. There’s a change of personnel behind the camera, though: Ben Wheatley is directing, and Amy Jump is on screenplay duties. March 19th 2021 is the release date that’s been announced.

Top Gun: Maverick



You probably already know the drill on this one. Tom Cruise takes the lead, Joseph Kosinski is directing, Christopher McQuarrie has penned the script. And over 30 years after the original film, Top Gun will be getting a big screen sequel in summer 2021.

Wonder Woman 84



Patty Jenkins directors, Gal Gadot returns, and one of the biggest movies of 2020 is locked in an August 2020 release. Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Perdo Pascal, Robin Wright and Connie Nielsen lead the cast, with Jenkins penning the script with Geoff Johns.

Venom 2

Scheduling issues led to director Ruben Fleischer dropping out of the sequel to Venom, starring Tom Hardy. In has stepped Andy Serkis to direct, with Kelly Marcel penning the screenplay. Michelle Williams, Naomie Harris, Stephen Graham and Woody Harrelson are also in the cast, and the film lands in June 2021.

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