135 Movie Sequels Currently on the Way

Hollywood still loves its follow-ups, with 135 sequels currently in development. While some projects have been put on hold, many are still moving forward, and here's a round-up of the sequels we know about.

**Sequels in Various Stages of Development**

Several sequels are currently in various stages of development, including After, The Animal 2, Aladdin 2, Alien: Romulus 2, A Quiet Place 3, Atomic Blonde 2, Attack The Block 2, Avatar 4 and 5, Avengers 5 and 6, The Batman 2, The Beekeeper 2, Bend It Like Beckham 2, Bill & Ted 4, Black Panther 3, and Chucky 8 (9?).

### After Series

The After series, based on the books by Anna Todd, has already seen two film adaptations, After and After We Collided. With four 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 two 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. However, distributor Voltage Pictures have said the fifth installment, 2023's After Everything, marked the end of the franchise, so we'll have to wait and see if anything else crops up.

### 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 was set to start in 2023, but nothing seems to have come through yet.

### 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.

### Alien: Romulus 2

20th Century Studios was very pleased with the critical and commercial success of 2023's Alien: Romulus, that a sequel became a bit of a no-brainer. Director Fede Alvarez was expected to return but announced officially in September 2025 that he would give it to someone who would "go for the jugular". Alvarez and his regular writing partner Rodo Sagueyez will still pen the script and Alvarez will produce with Ridley Scott, but the hunt for a new director is on. Recent rumors that the sequel had been shelved all together were proven wrong by the film's producer so we can still expect Alien: Romulus 2 to make its way to the screen.

### A Quiet Place 3

John Krasinski will return to direct another movie about aliens with very good hearing. Little is known about the third film, including whether Emily Blunt, Noah Jupe, and Millicent Simmonds will return. We do however know that the film will hit cinemas on 9th July 2027.

### 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. Even Charlize Theron has admitted Atomic Blonde 2 is unlikely to happen at this point.

### 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. Still no news on a release date, but Boyega has confirmed that the story has been completed.

### Avatar 4 and 5

Avatar: Fire & Ash arrived in cinemas in December 2025 and very quickly broke the magical $1bn line at the box office. James Cameron has long promised more Avatar films, but during the press tour for Fire & Ash, the director seemed a little uncertain if that was still in the cards. Technically, Avatar 4 and 5 are still scheduled for 2029 and 2031 respectively, but the director has said he's going to be holding a press conference to reveal plot details if Avatar 4 and 5 won't move ahead. All we can do is wait and see.

### Avengers 5 and 6

This is a long one.

Once titled Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, the fifth Avengers film will see a new group of heroes take on the title. Originally pitched as a showdown between Kang, who was introduced in Disney+'s Loki series, and the titular superhero team, Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings' Destin Daniel Cretton was initially set to direct, with Ant-Man 3's Jeff Loveness writing the script.

When Kang actor Jonathan Majors was found guilty of two misdemeanor counts of assault and harassment at the end of 2023, however, the project took an emergency about-turn. In a glitzy San Diego Comic Con performance, Infinity War and Endgame directors the Russo brothers were announced as the project's new shepherds, reuniting them with an old pal - Robert Downey Jr, swapping his Iron Man suit for a natty green cape in the role of Marvel arch-villain, Doctor Doom. The next Avengers film was retitled Doomsday accordingly.

Following fairly closely behind is Avengers: Secret Wars, which will apparently end the 'Multiverse saga' of films that began with Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness. Doomsday is hitting cinemas on 18th December, with Secret Wars following in December 2027.

### 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 and, after multiple delays, the film is now set for a 2028 release. Stay tuned.

### The Beekeeper 2

It's official! Jason Statham is returning to his beekeeping duties and general ass-kickery in a sequel that is set to go into production later in 2025. Timo Tjahjanto is taking over from David Ayer on directing duties, but there's simply no replacing Statham. No release date yet, but we'll be keeping a close eye on this one.

### Bend It Like Beckham 2

File this under "Did not see that coming!". Gurinder Chadha recently revealed that a sequel to her 2002 football movie is in the works! Chadha confirmed that all the old cast, including leads Parminder Nagra and Keira Knightley, were aware of the project but no one had committed yet. With the huge rise in interest for women's football, this one seems particularly timely and exciting.

### Bill & Ted 4

It only took 29 years for Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter to reunite on the big screen with 2020's Bill & Ted Face The Music. According to the latter's January 2024 appearance on The Sarah O'Connell Show, though, ideas are being floated for another instalment to come at a comparatively blistering pace - though nothing is confirmed yet. "We're tinkering with a fourth movie idea that all of us like, and the guys are going to write, so we'll see", Winter said. "It takes us time to get these things going, and we never want to do them unless they're great".

### Black Panther 3

Director Ryan Coogler confirmed that he's returning to Wakanda next after he wrapped up the big press and awards tour of his 2025 hit film Sinners. Letitia Wright will return as Shuri, but David Jonsson has been announced as the son on T'Challa and the new Black Panther. The film is currently set for a December 2028 release.

### Chucky 8 (9?)

Don Mancini revealed he's working on a new theatrical Chucky movie. It would return to the original timeline that started with 1988's Child's Play and be the eighth film in that continuity. There was also 2019's Child's Play reboot but that currently exists on its own universe and most of us are trying to forget it exists. Mancini also promised to make Chucky scary again, so fingers crossed he does that!

### Clifford The Big Red Dog 2

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. Jack Whitehall is expected to return, as well as the mutt of the title. No word on where this might be headed yet, but we'll be keeping an eye on this one.

### Other Sequels

Other sequels in development include The Beekeeper 2, starring Jason Statham, and Bend It Like Beckham 2, which will see the return of the original cast. Bill & Ted 4 is also in the works, with Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves set to reprise their roles. Black Panther 3 is currently in development, with Ryan Coogler returning to direct and Letitia Wright set to reprise her role as Shuri. Chucky 8 (9?) is also in the works, with Don Mancini set to write and direct.