Overview
- Holland Roden and Niall Matter will lead the new installment, with Jonathan Frakes returning as Winston from the 2023 film.
- Dustin Rikert directs from a script by Marcy Holland, with David O’Donnell serving as an executive producer.
- Filming starts in January 2026 at the Biltmore Estate and in downtown Asheville, including Pack’s Tavern and the Fine Arts Theatre.
- The production will feature expanded on‑site locations such as the Rooftop, Pergola, Swimming Pool, Bowling Alley, and The Inn, Antler Hill Village, and Biltmore Winery, with some areas closing to visitors during shoots.
- The sequel maintains the series’ signature time‑travel element centered on Biltmore’s magical hourglass, following coverage noting hurricane damage to the estate in 2024.