THE DEFINITIVE LIST OF CANCELLED & RUMORED MOVIE SEQUELS

Back in 2013.... director Baltasar Kormakur had high hopes for a sequel (3 GUNS).... even after the middling box-office numbers were tallied.

A reboot called 3 NINJAS: KICKING BACK is reportedly in the works.

Michael Bay originally stated that he had high hopes for an 8-picture franchise. On December 15, 2019.... Netflix revealed that they were already planning to create a franchise that would follow the adventures of the team introduced in the film. On December 18, 2019.... due to the film's mixed reviews.... those plans were put in doubt. On July 28, 2021.... Netflix's film chief Scott Stuber confirmed that the film would not be getting a sequel.... despite its success. He considered the film to be a failure: "We didn't feel like we got there on [6 UNDERGROUND] creatively. It was a nice hit.... but at the end of the day.... we didn't feel like we nailed the mark to justify coming back again. There just wasn't that deep love for those characters or that world."

On the possibility of a sequel.... director Shane Acker stated ---- "I think there is definitely room. I mean.... the way we end the film.... there is a slight suggestion that it may be a new beginning. And I think we could continue the journey from where we left off and see how these creatures are existing in a world in which the natural environment is coming back and perhaps even threatening them in some way. Do they make the decision to not affect it.... or do they try to affect it in some way? And do they still try to hold on to that humanity within them or do they recognize themselves at being machines too and go off on a different trajectory? So there's lots of idea that I think that we could play with and make another story out of."

The possibilities for a 9 sequel were also brought up in the film's DVD commentary. Acker has also mentioned the possibility of a sequel being made because of the lack of darker animated films, claiming that everything is G and PG-rated with little to no dark elements. He also stated that he will continue to make darker animated films.... either doing so with a sequel to 9.... or original ideas for future films. Tim Burton has also expressed interest in seeing a sequel come to fruition. It seems that the original film's distributor.... Focus Features.... currently own the rights to 9.... and won't allow Shane Acker to produce a sequel.

In the '80s.... Universal developed a sequel with Colin Higgins. Tom Mankiewicz worked on it for a while and stated that while Dolly Parton was enthusiastic.... Jane Fonda was not. In 2005 however.... Fonda.... Tomlin....and Parton all expressed interest in starring in a sequel called 24/7.... in which the trio would return as mentors to a new generation of women. Fonda would also executive produce.... with Rashida Jones and Pat Resnick writing the script.

In February 2023.... both Tomlin and Fonda gave an update on the sequel. Tomlin stated ---- "We always are holding that secret little sequel. We're trying to make it happen before one of us checks out.... so.... we hope we pull it off." Fonda stated ---- "We haven't been able to get a script that we were satisfied with. If you don't have the script.... you can't start."

In 2003.... it was announced that Blake Edwards would direct a remake to be titled 10 AGAIN for MDP Worldwide.... but the project was abandoned.

A sequel to the modest box-office success was being considered at one point.

After the success of the first two films.... several options were being considered for a sequel. First up was 23 JUMP STREET.... which was a sequel that would somehow follow up all of the sequels shown in the end credits for 22 JUMP STREET. The next idea being tossed around.... was MIB 23.... which would've been a crossover with the MEN IN BLACK franchise.

On April 29, 2015.... Sony Pictures reported that they had started developing a female-driven spinoff of its 21 JUMP STREET franchise with BROAD CITY writers Lucia Aniello and Paul Downs.

In June 2007.... Fox Atomic discussed the potential for a third film.... dependent upon the financial performance of the film following its home video release. In July of the same year.... whilst promoting SUNSHINE.... Boyle said that the story for a third installment had been mapped out. By October 2010.... Garland stated that due to differences involving the film rights.... the project had been delayed. In January 2011 however.... Boyle stated that he believed the project could be realized following the release of his stage adaptation of Frankenstein.... stating his intent to further develop the story thereafter. By April 2013.... the filmmaker stated that he wasn't sure if the movie would be made. By January 2015.... Garland stated that serious discussions were ongoing internally to see if the movie could be made. He acknowledged that although there were many reasons that the project has been complicated to complete.... he reiterated that development was progressing. At that time.... he believed the next film would be titled 28 MONTHS LATER. In June 2019.... Boyle confirmed this by stating that he and Garland had been working on the project with hopes to begin production on the third installment.

In March 2020 Imogen Poots expressed interest in reprising her role.... followed by Cillian Murphy stating the same for his character in May 2021. In June 2023.... Boyle and Garland discussed their collaboration on "seriously" and "diligently" seeing the project enter production. Garland stated that the script currently being written was tentatively titled 28 YEARS LATER. Boyle echoed these sentiments stating that he would like to direct the movie.... should Garland decide to not additionally serve as director. By July of the same year.... Murphy acknowledged that he and Boyle had recently discussed the possibility of a third film. The actor once again expressed interest in reprising his role.... as long as Boyle and Garland were involved in their respective creative roles.

In January 2024.... it was announced that a third film titled 28 YEARS LATER.... was officially in development.... with plans for the project to be the first of a new trilogy of sequels. Danny Boyle will direct the first installment.... with a script written by Alex Garland.... while the latter will write the scripts each of the planned movies in the three releases. Boyle.... Garland.... Andrew Macdonald.... and Peter Rice would serve as producers.

Even before the first sequel premiered on DVD.... there was talk of using the cast from DARK DAYS to film a sequel based on the graphic novel RETURN TO BARROW.

Director Johannes Roberts had this to say about another installment. ---- “We haven’t officially announced a third [movie].... but we’ve now crossed over $110 million worldwide. There will definitely be a third. I think personally.... as a director.... I have taken my 47 METERS DOWN journey to its completion.... but yes.... we are definitely in talks at the moment for a third one.”

In May 2024.... a third installment was officially announced. The sequel.... titled 47 METERS DOWN: THE WRECK will be directed by Patrick Lussie.... with a screenplay by Johannes Roberts and Ernest Riera. The story follows a father who takes his daughter on a scuba diving trip to a famous shipwreck in the hopes of rebuilding their relationship. But after their scuba instructor has an accident.... the pair must survive inside the wreck against the great white sharks that are closing in.

The directors stated that they've thought about a potential sequel or prequel.... that would be set on Earth during a completely different time period.... either 64 or 66 million years ago.

A remake is reportedly in the works.

In May 2021.... Glenn Close revealed that while working on CRUELLA as an executive producer.... she wrote a new story as a sequel to the films where she would reprise the role of Cruella De Vil. The plot would involve the character in New York City and also take inspiration from THE GODFATHER PART II. The actress intended to pitch it to the studio.

Zack Snyder originally wanted follow-ups to 300.... but not straight up sequels in the traditional sense. He spoke of different incarnations that would take the franchise out of Ancient Greece and use it as a framing device for other conflicts that happened throughout history. Some ideas being touted.... were a Revolutionary War version.... the war at the Alamo.... one set during a Chinese battle.... and one that focused on a lost legion of Roman soldiers. Flash forward to today.... and a project called 300: THE RESURGENCE is in early development.

Zack Snyder revealed that he co-wrote a script with Kurt Johnstad back in 2019 for another installment called 300: BLOOD AND ASHES. He described it as an Ancient Greek war epic and a violent love story about Alexander the Great and his second in command.... Haphaestion. Warner Bors. opted to not pursue the project.... but Snyder wishes to develop the script as a standalone project. In May 2024.... it was revealed that a television series was in the works.... that would focus on being a prequel to the original film.

It was reported on Yahoo Entertainment in 2000 that MGM and actor/director Tom Hanks were in discussions regarding turning both 2061: ODYSSEY THREE and 3001: THE FINAL ODYSSEY into movies (Hanks would reportedly play Frank Poole in the 3001 film). An update in 2001 stated that there was no further development on the project.

On 3 November 2014.... it was reported that the US TV channel Syfy had ordered a miniseries adaptation of 3001: THE FINAL ODYSSEY into production.... planned for broadcast in 2015. The miniseries would be executive produced by Ridley Scott....David W. Zucke…. and Stuart Beattie; the latter would also be the primary scriptwriter. The estates of both Clarke and 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY director Stanley Kubrick were reported as having "offered their full support".... but the extent of their involvement was not known at the time. In February 2016.... within Syfy's press release for its television pilot PROTOTYPE.... other series including THE FINAL ODYSSEY series were mentioned as Syfy's projects in development.... though no further announcements have been made since that time.

A theatrical sequel titled 2013 was rumored to be development.... that would've focused on the survivors of the first film trying to build a new world. John Cusack apparently passed on the project. In 2010.... Entertainment Weekly reported that a planned spin-off television series would serve as a sequel instead. 2012 executive producer Mark Gordon told the magazine ---- "ABC will have an opening in their disaster-related programming after LOST ends.... so.... people would be interested in this topic on a weekly basis. There's hope for the world despite the magnitude of the 2012 disaster as seen in the film. After the movie.... there are some people who survive.... and the question is how will these survivors build a new world and what will it look like. That might make an interesting TV series." However.... plans were canceled for budget reasons.

On January 6, 2009.... Variety reported that a live-action remake titled 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA: CAPTAIN NEMO was being planned with Joseph McGinty Nichol.... known as "McG".... attached to direct. The film serves as an origin story for the central character.... Captain Nemo....as he builds his warship.... the Nautilus. McG has remarked that it will be "much more in keeping with the spirit of the novel" than Richard Fleischer's film....in which it will reveal "what Aronnax is up to and the becoming of Captain Nemo....and how the man became at war with war itself." It was written by Bill Marsilli.... with Justin Marks and Randall Wallace brought in to do rewrites. The film was to be produced by Sean Baile.... with McG's Wonderland Sound and Vision.

McG once suggested that he wanted Will Smith as Captain Nemo.... but he reportedly turned down the part. As a second possible choice....McG had mentioned Sam Worthington.... whom he worked with on TERMINATOR: SALVATION.... though they did not ever discuss it seriously. In November 2009....the project was shelved by then-Walt Disney Pictures chairman Rich Ross after having spending nearly $10 million on pre-production work. Prior to the announcement....McG and Bailey had been notified of the project's cancellation.

During the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con.... director David Fincher announced plans of directing 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA for Walt Disney Pictures based on a script by Scott Z. Burns. While Fincher was wrapping up THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO. It was speculated that 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA would enter principal photography by late 2012. In the meantime.... Fincher began courting Brad Pitt to play the role of Ned Land while the film was kept on hold. However.... in February 2013.... it was announced that Pitt had officially turned down the role.

In April 2013.... it was announced that the Australian government will provide a one-off incentive of $20 million in order to secure the production. Despite this.... the film was put on hold again the following month due to complications in casting a lead. On July 17, 2013.... Fincher dropped out of the film to direct the adaptation of GONE GIRL. Fincher revealed in an interview that he left the film because he wanted Channing Tatum for Ned Land.... but Disney wanted Chris Hemsworth for the role. Additionally.... the money originally allocated for the production of this film was redirected towards PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES. In February 2016.... Disney announced that it was planning a live-action film with James Mangold directing. In February 2020.... it was reported that Mangold was no longer attached to the project.

In October 2016.... STX Entertainment announced a spin-off film titled BAD DADS and set a release date for July 14, 2017. However.... by July 2017.... the film seemed to have been indefinitely delayed.

In February 2018.... it was reported that FOX network was developing an unscripted reality TV series which would take the films' premise of imperfect parents.... and shift the focus to real-life moms. The series is to be produced by STX television.

In April 2019.... during CinemaCon.... it was announced that a sequel titled BAD MOMS' MOMS was in development. Sarandon.... Baranski.... and Hines would reprise their roles. In June 2021.... it was reported that the sequel had been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Shortly before the movie was released.... John Singleton stated that a sequel was already in the works.... and that he would return to direct.

On July 8, 2018.... a sequel was announced to be in development.

Rumors have abounded over the years regarding a sequel.... but none have ever materialized. On the film's DVD audio commentary.... L. Q. Jones stated that he had started to write a sequel to the film that would have picked up right where the first film ended.... and featured a female warrior named Spike.... and we would have seen this world through the eyes of a female instead of a male. Jones and Ellison collaborated on this short-lived effort. Ellison denied that development went beyond a short "what if?" conversation.... and that any efforts were solely that of Jones.

According to Cult Movies 2.... Jones had a sequel planned called A GIRL AND HER DOG.... but the plan was scrapped when Tiger.... the dog who portrayed Blood.... died. In a December 2003 interview.... Jones claimed that he had been repeatedly approached to make a sequel.... but that funding was always an issue. In 2018.... Ellison's teleplay featuring Spike—the girl in the proposed A GIRL AND HER DOG film—was finally published. Blood's a Rover by Harlan Ellison (Subterranean Press 2018)…. a "fix-up" novel, consisting of "Eggsucker" and "Run Spot, Run".... two short stories from the 1970s and 1980s.... as well as A BOY AND HIS DOG and an unproduced teleplay from the 1970s.... called "Blood's a Rover".... was published in a limited number of hardcovers. Even though a sequel never got off the ground.... a remake is reportedly in development.

Unconfirmed reports had director Tim Burton circling the sequel --- THE LAST VAMPIRE --- which apparently didn't go forward because of the box-office performance of the original.

In October 2018 however....it was announced that NBC had given a "script commitment plus penalty" to a television adaptation of the novel from author Seth Grahame-Smith....David Katzenberg....Terry Matalas….and 20th Century Fox Television. Matalas will write the potential series and executive produce alongside Grahame-Smith and Katzenberg.

While the first film was a box office success and Jennifer Saunders felt the possibility of a sequel.... she later confirmed in November 2016 she was done with the series. Despite Saunders's choice to end the franchise .... series producer Jon Plowman tried to convince her to produce a prequel focusing on younger versions of their characters. He said in a interview that they've talked for a few minutes about doing a prequel about they all met when they were much younger.

Even though the studio desperately wanted Jim Carrey to star in a third movie.... he refused to come back on the grounds that he only did the previous sequel because he contractually obliged to do so. They eventually went forward with a Carrey-less sequel that focused on the character's son.... but this was met with horrible fanfare. Morgan Creek wanted to reboot several of its properties.... and initially talked up a continuation of the series.... which would have Carrey making a cameo appearance.... so that he could pass the baton off to another character.