World War Z 2: Why It’s Taking So Long & Will It Happen?

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After being lost to development hell for so long, will World War Z 2 ever actually happen? World War Z 2 has mirrored the original in that it could rise from development hell – with Brad Pitt producing and starring again. As of now, the sequel to the blockbuster zombie movie adapted from Max Brooks' bestselling novel doesn't yet have a release date. The novel works as a near-journalistic anthology covering different elements of a zombie outbreak, so there are plenty of more stories to tell within the World War Z universe.

The first movie was a success, raking in a cool $540.5 million at the box office. World War Z needed drastic reshoots of the third act and several rewrites, plus it ran over its budget, costing around $200 million. Even so, the film's development woes led to quite the resurrection, so for its sequel to have spent so long languishing on the slate shouldn't dishearten those who love the first movie. With Pitt as a driving force both in the pitch meetings and in front of the camera, momentum may pick up again soon.

Related: How World War Z Originally Ended (& Why It Was Changed)

There's something beautifully ironic in a zombie movie that refuses to die, so it'd be fantastic to see World War Z 2 re-emerge on Paramount's radar. There has certainly been enough interest in the sequel to warrant its development. It's just whether everything can align to make World War Z 2 possible. Here are the latest updates on Brad Pitt's role, why it's taking so long, and a World War Z 2 release date.

In February 2019, World War Z 2 wascanceled by Paramount. The pre-production phase of the movie's development hit several roadblocks. Going all the way back to 2014, Locke and Peaky Blinders writer Steven Knight submitted a