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| Untitled World War Z sequel | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Edward Berger |
| Screenplay by | Dennis Kelly |
| Based on | Characters from World War Z, inspired by World War Z by Max Brooks |
| Produced by | |
| Starring | Brad Pitt |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The currently untitled World War Z sequel is an upcoming American disaster action horror film in development at Paramount Pictures. It is intended to follow the 2013 film World War Z. Paramount confirmed at CinemaCon in April 2026 that a new film in the franchise was in development.[1][2][3]
Cast
[edit]- Brad Pitt as Gerald "Gerry" Lane, a retired United Nations investigator who is recalled to duty to help search for a cure for the zombie pandemic
Development
[edit]Before the release of World War Z, director Marc Forster and Paramount Pictures viewed the film as the start of a potential trilogy.[4] After the first film opened successfully in 2013, Paramount moved ahead with plans for a sequel with Brad Pitt set to reprise his role as Gerald "Gerry" Lane.[5] In December 2013, J. A. Bayona entered talks to direct and Steven Knight was hired to write the script in 2014.[6][7]
In 2015, Paramount scheduled the sequel for release on June 9, 2017, but Bayona left the project in January 2016 because of other commitments.[8][9] Later that year, David Fincher entered negotiations to direct the film.[10] In 2017, trade reports said Fincher was nearing a deal, while Paramount delayed the project from its previously announced release plans.[11][12]
By 2018, the sequel was being developed with Fincher and Pitt attached, and producer Dede Gardner said filming was expected to begin in 2019.[13][14] Paramount halted the project in February 2019.[15] In 2023, Fincher said his canceled version had been "a little like The Last of Us".[16][17]
At CinemaCon 2026, Paramount announced that a new World War Z film was in development. Contemporary coverage did not identify a director, writer, cast, or release date.[1][2][3] In September, it would be announced Pitt would return for the sequel, with Edward Berger set as director. Dennis Kelly will be writing the screenplay.[18]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "World War Z 2 Confirmed". IGN. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- 1 2 "Paramount Pictures at CinemaCon 2026: Everything Revealed". IGN Middle East. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- 1 2 Outlaw, Kofi (16 April 2026). "The Biggest Zombie Movie of All Time Officially Confirms a Sequel Is Happening After 13 Years". ComicBook.com. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- ↑ Boucher, Geoff (3 January 2012). "Brad Pitt's double play". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- ↑ McClintock, Pamela (23 June 2013). "Paramount, Brad Pitt Set Sights on 'World War Z' Sequel". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- ↑ Jagernauth, Kevin (10 December 2013). "'World War Z' Sequel Digs Up a Director". IndieWire. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- ↑ "Brad Pitt's 'World War Z' Sequel to Be Written by 'Locke' Director Steven Knight". TheWrap. 28 May 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- ↑ "'World War Z' Sequel Gets 2017 Release Date". The Hollywood Reporter. 21 May 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- ↑ Fleming, Mike Jr. (11 January 2016). "Brad Pitt 'World War Z' Sequel Loses Director Juan Antonio Bayona". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- ↑ Fleming, Mike Jr. (10 August 2016). "Brad Pitt Seeking David Fincher For 'World War Z' Sequel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (26 April 2017). "David Fincher Close to Deal to Direct 'World War Z 2'". Variety. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- ↑ Guzmán, Rafer (8 February 2017). "'World War Z 2' delayed, reports say". Newsday. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- ↑ Mithaiwala, Mansoor (22 June 2017). "World War Z 2: Paramount Boss Confirms David Fincher & Brad Pitt". Screen Rant. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- ↑ "Director David Fincher Will Reportedly Start Shooting World War Z 2 in March". GeekTyrant. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (6 February 2019). "Paramount Puts Brakes on 'World War Z' Sequel". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- ↑ "David Fincher Is 'Glad' His 'World War Z' Sequel Never Got Made: It Was Like 'The Last of Us'". Variety. 25 October 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- ↑ "David Fincher Says Canceled 'World War Z' Sequel Was Similar To 'The Last Of Us'". Deadline Hollywood. 25 October 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin; Grobar, Matt (September 18, 2026). "Brad Pitt Reunites With His 'Riders' Director Edward Berger On Paramount's 'World War Z' Sequel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 18 September 2026.