Think Hollywood is bereft of original ideas?
You just might after this.
Heres our look at the assorted movie sequels currently in the works.
23 Jump Street
A23 Jump Streetwas rumored from Sony but thats now gone very quiet.
Weve had enough male buddy comedies.
The script is really funny and has a freshness to it.
As more concrete plans for300s franchise expansion are released, well be sure to let you know.
Johannes Roberts is returning to direct, and will co-write the script again with Ernest Riera.
For the new film, the action will movie from Mexico to Brazil.
The new movie will still involve water, and still involve sharks.
But may after that hell consider bringing Norwichs finest DJ back to the big screen.
Whether or not this actually happens is anyones guess.
The second sequel toOlympus Has Fallenwill see Gerard Butlers Mike Banning becoming the target of a terrorist plot.
Its believed that the angel of the title refers to Air Force One.
The film has already shot withRick Roman Waugh stepping in as director.
American Pie 5
Just one flicker of progress of late with regards a newAmerican Piemovie.
As for further information?
Not a word,though directors Hayden Schlossberg and Jon Hurwitz who madeAmerican Reunionare apparently still attached.
At the very least expect Annabelle to bedevil poor Judy Warren some more.
ATL 2
A surprise sequel to the modest hitATLis reportedly in the works.
At one stage, T.I.
sent out the hashtag #ATL2 Get Ready, which we and others took as a subtle clue.
Warner Bros hasnt officially greenlit the film to our knowledge, though.
But there does seem to be some impetus behind this one.
Evil is making a comeback.Its looking good, he said.
They take a long time to write, they always have.Groovy, baby.
Hes putting together a deal with Sony Pictures thatd see him write and probably directBaby Driver 2.
Whether the rumoredBad Boys 4will follow surely depends on the success of part 3.
Future movies are planned, likely based around other holidays in the calendar.
Burton would direct again, andMichael Keatonhad indicated hell be back in the lead role.
Early in 2015, Winona Ryder indicated her involvement too.
Burton, though, keeps choosing different projects to make.
Then in 2016, Keaton (post-Birdmanand post-Spotlight) said he thinks the sequel is dead.
The earlier screenplay was being penned by David Katzenberg and Seth Grahame-Smith before Vukadinovich can on board.
Read about all of the failed Beetlejuice sequel attemptshere.
Before Sunrise 4
We may not have seen the last of Jesse and Celine.
In a March 2018interview withDen of Geek(hey thats us!
So it would be time to have a meeting soon and figure out what theyre doing.
Getting ready for their 50th birthday… You know what I think it would be?
It would start something new with Jesse and Celine.
I doubt it would be titled Before, if you know what I mean?
It would start some new thing.
That cycle I think is finished, but you could begin another cycle with those same two characters.
Fingers crossed for a whole new cycle.
Beverly Hills Cop 4
Heres what we know so far.
Eddie Murphy was keen to make anotherBeverly Hills Copfilm.
Brett Ratner was likely to reunite with him afterTower Heistto direct it.
Jerry Bruckheimer was back as producer.
Its still likely to happen, just not yet.
There might be some support for making the picture.
But by July,Reeves hintedit might still not happen due to financing issues.
But dude, if thats all it is, put it on kickstarter.
Youll be wowed by the response.
Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves are both on board, naturally.
Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon have returned to pen the script, andGalaxy Questhelmer Dean Parisot will direct.
The new film will see Cheech and Chong heading to a festival called the Burning Joint.
Well keep you posted as more becomes available.
Luc Besson is still listed as writer and producer.
), and in October 2017, we learned who was directing.
Jonathan Levine has landed the job (Warm Bodies), with Kenya Barris writing the script.
Crank 3
As the great manhimself told us, Jason Statham wantsCrank 3.
The writer/directors wantCrank 3.
Lots of people keep asking aboutCrank 3.
Its presumably a case of getting it funded, and finding time to make it.
Surely Chev Chelios deserves one last outing?
At the end of the day, there are a lot of places to explore where to take Light.
And ultimately the series is sort of about almost his downfall as a character.
This is sort of the beginning of it or the origin of it, he toldHeat Vision.
There are definitely lots of places to go, and we know generally where we would take it.
Hopefully people will watch it and Netflix will order a sequel.
They definitely are ready to.
They just need people to watch it.
No further word on this as of yet.
Len Wiseman is signed on to direct after helmingLive Free or Die Hard.
Our note to those involved: hey make it better than the last one.
Doctor Strange 2
Doctor Strangedirector Scott Derrickson toldDen of Geek UKthat he has plans for a sequel.
It seems like Disney is hoping it might fill theGuardiansgap.
One of them is the follow-up toEarth To Echo,the 2015 Amblin-esque sci-fi film from David Green.
The eponymous cute robot is sure to return, and we presume the young core cast will as well.
Liman toldIGNthat the film will revolutionize how people make sequels.
Hopefully not with a PG-13 rating this time.
Theres already been chatter aboutThe Expendables 4and5.
Names that have been touted this time include Hulk Hogan and Pierce Brosnan.
The question is not if it will happen but how could the reception affect whatFantastic Beasts 3looks like.
Fast 9 & 10
Fate of the Furiousdropped in April 2017, making a quadrillion dollards.
Flash Gordon 2
This one could be interesting.
Frozen 2
Writer and co-director Jennifer Lee has knocked out a screenplay to theFrozensequel.
Theres no pressure at all of course in following up the most successful animated film of all time.
Well see if it keeps that beloved icy touch fairly soon, as its due in 2019.
Further Reading: Frozen 2: Everything We Know
G.I.
However, Hasbro now has its eye on developing a full cinematic universe.
Apparently, with properties including Power Rangers and ROM in the mix, now aG.I.
Joe rebootis looking more likely (meaning Hasbro dont have to worry about Dwayne Johnsons insanely packed schedule).
Gladiator 2
Ridley Scott confirmed toEWthat as well as the possibility of moreAliensequels, hesback on theGladiator2case.
I know how to bring him back, Scott said of Maximus.
I was having this talk with the studio, but hes dead.
But there is a way of bringing him back.
Whether it will happen, I dont know.Gladiatorwas 2000, so Russells changed a little bit.
Hes doing something right now but Im trying to get him back down here.
Peter Craig (Hunger Games: Mockingjay) is writing the script.
Edwards went straight from that to putting togetherRogue One: A Star Wars Story.
But after having ventured off into the galaxy, hell not be returning to helm.
Hes now also directing as well.
Dougherty has previously directedKrampusandTrick r Treat.
This film comes from Warner Bros., and should arrive on screens in 2020 if all goes to plan.
Adam Wingard (The Guest,Youre Next) is directing.
Since then, original writer Chris Columbus has revealed that its slow going.
Were still searching, but we are searching very hard to try and make it work.
But were not going to let anybody down.
He did confirm that all want to make the film, though.
Sadly, it seems as though director Joe Dante wont be involved.
Its a Disney Channel project, so could end up on telly rather than movie screens.
Jeffrey Hornaday of theTeen Beachfilms is directing.
That would have meant that the latter film was set to arrive this year.
HoweverHow To Train Your Dragon 3is now due to arrive in theaters on February 2019.
Watch thefirst trailer here.
MJ Bassett (Ash vs. A release date is currently unknown.
Udo Kier will be back, too, and Timo Vuorensola is directing.
James McAvoy and Jessica Chastain are among the adult cast.
Hereseverything we knowabout the film so far, plus our description of witnessing the firstIt: Chapter Twofootage.
Chad Stahelski who directedJohn Wick 2and co-directedJohn Wickis back behind the camera.
Our hope is to keep a long continuity through the whole thing, he said.
We love the idea of keeping all of this together and connected in some way or another.
Thats a lot ofKingsman.
Watch thefirst trailer here.
Still, a sequel to the 2010 original is very much still on the table.
The fifthMad Maxmovie is to go by the name ofMad Max: The Wasteland.
Whether it focuses more on Max or Furiosa, of course, remains to be seen.
The whole project is being held up by afinancial disputebetween Millers company and Warner Bros, sadly.
The film will be released on May 29, 2020.
In our eyes, their plans may be more akin to sequels and expansions.
Soon after its release, it was revealed thatMen in Black 4was being planned.
Then there was talk of merging the sequel into a crossover with the Jump Street films.
Minions 2
Minions make millions.
Yep, theyre unstoppable.
The nextMinionsmovie is currently slated for June 26, 2020.
So much so that its hired Michael Green to pen a script forDeath on the Nile.
Branagh is expected to return as Belgian detective Hercule PoirotandGal Gadot is attached, as is Armie Hammer.
Dont be surprised if it turns out more reboot than sequel, though.
So were not convincedThe December Man(our made up title) will ever see the light of day.
Early stages, of course, but Jon M.Chu is currently attached to direct.
Paddington 3
Paddington 3is officially in the works.
Speaking toCollider, producer David Heyman said,I dont think Paul King will direct the third.
He did the first twohe and I are working on another project together… Hes very special, Paul.
Were developing a thirdPaddington.
Anne Hathaways Mia Thermopolis is possibly getting a third bite of the cinematic cherry.
Meg Cabots recent follow-up novelThe Royal Weddingcould provide plot inspiration.
If the project does go ahead, its likely to be something of a tribute to him.
Yes, were also confused.
His plan was thatThe Raid 3would splinter off fromThe Raid 2.
Watch this space, perhaps.
Riddick 4
The ever-busy Vin Diesel still hasRiddick 4to slot into his schedule somewhere.
Last we heard there was also talk of turning it into aRiddickTV series.
Rush Hour 4
Well, it could still be coming.
Instead Neil Widener and Gavin James were at one point tapped to pen the screenplay.
No word yet on what the plot will be, but it could well involve another earthquake.
Director Chris Renaud and screenwriter Brian Lynch will both be back.
Its in production right now and slated for 2019.
Arelease date has been announcedDecember 25, 2020and the film is currently in pre-production.
No news on the plot but Rachel McAdams is rumored to be making a return as Irene Adler.
Sing 2
Another animated hit, another animated sequel.
A British version would make for a very, very different film.
There are five source books in all, too, so the boxset may not be done yet.
Weve not had information to release on this one yet.
Gary Oldman is very keen to reprise his role, and Tomas Alfredson will direct again.
LeBron James will star alondside the Looney Tunes, with Terrence Nance calling the shots behind the camera.
The original films director isnt sure its a good idea, but itsofficially happening now anyway withBlack PanthersRyan Cooglerproducing.
Jon Watts who madeHomecomingis back in the web, and in this travelogue sequel (Spidey goes to Europe!
), Jake Gyllenhaal has been cast as the villainous Mysterio.
Woods are penning whats going to be the first in a new trilogy ofStargatemovies.
Effectively a franchise reboot, the new films involve original writer and director Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich.
The newStargatesare likely to be far back in the queue.
Star Trek 4
Justin LinsStar Trek Beyonddid decent enough box office business.
It is set to be the final film in the sequel trilogy which began withThe Force Awakens.
Release is currently slated for 2019.
Taken 4
Never mindthe stinky reviews: theTakenfilms continue to make money.
And because they continue to make money, they continue to make them.
Taken 3grossed $325 million worldwide from a $50 million production budget.
And its already set to bring back Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton.
It apparently willpretendTerminator: Genisysdid not happen.
Hereseverything else we know so far.
Three Stooges 2
The Farrelly Brothers are pressing ahead with a follow-up toThe Three Stooges.
The Farrellys are unlikely to direct this one, though.
The plot for the new film will center on whether drones have made pilots obsolete.
you could pretty much guess the answer that the film will come up with.
Joseph Kosinski reunites with Tom Cruise followingOblivionto direct.
Miles Teller is also starring as Gooses son.
So maybe we aint seen the end of Begbie just yet.
Theres been no confirmation yet that Eddie Murphy will join them in the cast, as rumored.
Wait and see time on this one.
Sarah Paulson is also joining the festivities.
In China, the first one was a huge hit.
Not so much in the USA.
The latest news is thatWarcraft 2could still happen, but may eschew a traditional cinematic release in America.
Theyve not signed up yet, though, as far as we know.
Director Rawson Marshall Thurber is a busy guy, also linked with aChoose Your Own Adventuremovie.
Maybe once hes done with that,Were The Millers 2may move forward.
Well have to wait and see.
X-Men: Dark Phoenix
The sequel toX-Men: Apocalypseis definitely in the queue at Fox.
Theyre joined by Jessica Chastain as the mysterious Smith.
Hopefully, theyll find a way to swing by Bill Murrays again too.
(He might not bealldead, right?).
Zootopia 2
Zootopiais getting a sequel, and possibly a TV series too.
We cut a lot out during the making of the [first] film, co-director Byron Howard toldEW.
Theres a vast potential for this world, so Id love to see something more come from it.
