World War Z 2 movie production status is currently Shutdown
February 8, 2019 • All activity halted for this project. In some cases, shutdown movies restart development World War Z is not moving forward at this time. It may go back to development.
Who's Involved:
Plot: What's the story about?
Revolves around former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane and his continuing efforts to help battle the zombie hoards.
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Who stars in World War Z 2: Cast List
Brad Pitt ... Gerry Lane
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Who's making World War Z 2: Crew List
A look at the World War Z 2 behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Juan Antonio Bayona last directed Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and A Monster Calls. The film's writer Steven Knight last wrote Spencer and The Lost Symbol (series).
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Production: What we know about World War Z 2?
Key Facts
- Sequel to the 2013 film.
- Based on the 2006 novel by Max Brooks. The World War Z property was initially envisioned as a three-part franchise.
Filming Timeline
- 2019 - February: The film was set to Shutdown status.
World War Z is not moving forward at this time. It may go back to development.
- 2017 - April: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
Production will likely begin in the first quarter of 2018. Still waiting for the official greenlight.
- 2016 - August: The film was set to Development status.
David Fincher is in the cards to direct the sequel.
- 2016 - January: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
Readying for a summer 2016 production start.
- 2015 - October: The film was set to Development status.
Dennis Kelly will write script based on an earlier draft penned by Steven Knight. J.A. Bayona will direct.
- 2013 - December: The film was set to Development status.
- 2013 - September: The film was set to Announced status.
Brad Pitt confirmed a sequel to World War Z was in the works.
World War Z 2 Release Date: When is the film coming out?
World War Z 2 is coming out as a Nationwide release To Be Announced (TBA). There are 9,421 other movies coming out on the same date, including Popeye, The Rosie Project and Shrek 5.