Overview

• Chadha has entered early development on the sequel with collaborators including football coach Emma Hayes working on a draft script
• Original cast members such as Parminder Nagra and Keira Knightley have been notified and will review the script before confirming their involvement
• The director is ensuring each returning character receives meaningful arcs and scenes to build on the original film’s legacy of female empowerment and cultural representation
• The project is aiming for a 2027 release to coincide with the 25th anniversary of Bend It Like Beckham and the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil
• Fans of the 2002 film have expressed enthusiasm on social media over the prospect of revisiting the story that inspired the growth of women’s football