Project announcement
Paramount Pictures confirmed World War Z 2 is in development with a planned late 2027 release. The original film was released in 2013 and was based on a novel by Max Brooks. Brad Pitt portrayed Gerry Lane in the 2013 film.
Production details and box office
The project lists Marc Forster as director and names Malta as a production location. Reported plot locations include South Korea and an aircraft carrier.
The 2013 film earned global box office receipts reported at $540 million and has been identified as the highest-grossing zombie movie. A Brad Pitt career listing cites a $531 million figure for World War Z excluding his Deadpool cameo. Budget figures for the original film are listed as an initial $125 million, a reported final production cost range of $190 million to $270 million, and a $25 million cost for a new ending reshoot.
Conclusion
Paramount Pictures has confirmed World War Z 2 is in development with a planned late 2027 release. People involved in the project and its source material include Brad Pitt, Marc Forster, Max Brooks, and Paramount Pictures, with the original film released in 2013.
