Steven Soderbergh Explores 'Terrifying' Ideas for Potential 'Contagion' Sequel

The acclaimed director is consulting pandemic experts while emphasizing ethical responsibility and unpredictability in early discussions about a follow-up to his 2011 thriller.

Steven Soderbergh is considering a sequel to his 2011 pandemic thriller 'Contagion' and has been brainstorming ideas with pandemic experts.
He has described some of the potential scenarios as 'terrifying' but is cautious about avoiding irresponsible or predictable narratives.
Soderbergh has highlighted advancements in vaccine technology since the original film, noting the rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines as a key difference from the timeline depicted in 'Contagion.'
The director emphasized the importance of ethical storytelling, stating he wants the project to contribute meaningfully to public discourse without adding 'noise.'
The sequel remains in the conceptual stage, with no formal production plans announced as Soderbergh continues to deliberate on its potential implications.