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Warner Bros. Advances Two 'Ocean’s' Films: Clooney Says Sequel Funded as Cooper Circles Robbie-Led Prequel

The studio is pushing a mainline sequel alongside a 1960s Europe prequel led and produced by Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: George Clooney attends the Clooney Foundation For Justice's The Albies at The Natural History Museum on October 03, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)
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Ocean's Prequel

Overview

  • George Clooney told E! News the Ocean’s 14 budget has been approved at Warner Bros. with filming likely to start in about nine to ten months, pointing to 2026.
  • Clooney indicated Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle and Julia Roberts are likely to return, though casting has not been officially announced.
  • Trade outlets report the prequel is set with Lee Isaac Chung directing from a Carrie Solomon script for Warner Bros., with the story expected to unfold in 1960s Europe.
  • Bradley Cooper is in negotiations to star opposite Margot Robbie in the prequel, with deals not closed and production expected to get underway next year, according to Deadline and Variety.
  • Coverage notes reported attachments remain fluid, including talk of David Leitch for Ocean’s 14, as the studio weighs scheduling and prioritization for a franchise that has grossed over $1.4 billion worldwide.