Overview
- Akiva Goldsman, who wrote the 2007 film, says he is actively writing the sequel but has “run up against a series of obstacles” as he tries to get the project made, according to interviews published in mid-September 2026.
- The film remains in development with no announced production start or release date and earlier reporting has named Steven Caple Jr. as director.
- Will Smith and Michael B. Jordan are reported to be attached to the project and may serve as co-producers, though their roles and commitments have not been formally confirmed by the studio.
- The sequel is reported to follow the first film’s alternate home-release ending rather than the theatrical finale, a continuity choice that the creative team says will shape the new story.
- Goldsman said the sequel will avoid repeating the first film’s controversial dog death, reflecting audience sensitivity, and the production still faces typical industry hurdles such as script revisions, scheduling and financing that will determine when it moves to cameras.