13 Years Later, Brad Pitt is Officially Back for Sequel to His 2013 Zombie Apocalypse Hit
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β’Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:31:27 GMT
π° What Happened
Paramount Pictures says Brad Pitt will return for a sequel to World War Z. The 2013 zombie film made more than $540 million worldwide. Edward Berger, who directed All Quiet on the Western Front and Conclave, will direct the new movie.
Pitt and Berger will work together again after Pitt starred in Berger's upcoming film The Riders. Deadline reported that Pitt first pitched the sequel idea while filming that movie. The studio closed the deals with both of them in recent weeks.
Paramount has not shared any plot details. The original film was based on Max Brooks' 2006 novel of the same name.
π The Backstory
A World War Z sequel was planned after the first film's success and even given a 2017 release date. It never went into production and was later cancelled. The project spent years stuck in development.
Paramount said at CinemaCon in April that a sequel was in the works. Reports say the studio wants to focus on World War Z along with Top Gun and Star Trek. Horror films have done well at the box office this year.
π― Why It Matters
Fans of the first film have waited 13 years for a sequel. It also shows studios betting on famous horror brands to bring people back to cinemas.
Paramount Pictures says Brad Pitt will return for a sequel to World War Z. The 2013 zombie film made more than $540 million worldwide. Edward Berger, who directed All Quiet on the Western Front and Conclave, will direct the new movie.
Pitt and Berger will work together again after Pitt starred in Berger's upcoming film The Riders. Deadline reported that Pitt first pitched the sequel idea while filming that movie. The studio closed the deals with both of them in recent weeks.
Paramount has not shared any plot details. The original film was based on Max Brooks' 2006 novel of the same name.
A World War Z sequel was planned after the first film's success and even given a 2017 release date. It never went into production and was later cancelled. The project spent years stuck in development.
Paramount said at CinemaCon in April that a sequel was in the works. Reports say the studio wants to focus on World War Z along with Top Gun and Star Trek. Horror films have done well at the box office this year.
Fans of the first film have waited 13 years for a sequel. It also shows studios betting on famous horror brands to bring people back to cinemas.