For everyone who’s been waiting, the sequel to Constantine is officially in the works! Yes, you read that right. Keanu Reeves is back to play the iconic demon hunter, John Constantine. After years of rumors and fans practically begging for it, Warner Bros. has confirmed that the project is moving forward. And to make things even better, filmmaker Francis Lawrence is also returning to helm the sequel.
This new film promises to dive even deeper into the dark, supernatural world that Constantine navigates, with fresh challenges and plenty of demonic forces trying to break into our world. So, let’s break down everything we know so far about Constantine 2!
What Went Down in the First Movie?
If you need a quick refresher, the first Constantine movie left us with quite a bit to unpack. It ends with John Constantine (Keanu Reeves) uncovering that the angel Gabriel (played by Tilda Swinton) has been secretly helping Mammon, Lucifer’s son, in his plan to turn Earth into a version of Hell. Gabriel’s twisted belief is that humanity needs to suffer to prove themselves worthy of God’s love.
To throw a wrench in this plan, Constantine slits his wrists, knowing that this would force Lucifer (played by Peter Stormare) to come collect his soul personally.
When Lucifer shows up, Constantine spills the beans about Mammon and Gabriel’s scheme. Furious, Lucifer intervenes, sending Mammon back to Hell and stripping Gabriel of her angelic powers, leaving her human and powerless.
In a surprising twist, instead of bargaining for his own salvation, Constantine asks Lucifer to release Isabel, the twin sister of Angela, from Hell. This selfless act almost sends Constantine to Heaven, but Lucifer, not ready to let him go, cures Constantine of his terminal lung cancer, giving him a second shot at life. The movie wraps up with Constantine determined to make better choices, while a now-human Gabriel reflects on her fall from grace.
So, Are We Really Getting a Sequel?
The short answer: Yes! Constantine 2 is officially in the early stages of development, and Akiva Goldsman is on board to write the script. This sequel has been a long time coming, with various ideas floating around for years, including talks of a possible TV show. But some legal hurdles with the rights held things up.
Now, over two decades after the original movie came out, Keanu Reeves and Goldsman are ready to bring John Constantine back for more supernatural action.
Goldsman even mentioned at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 that he’s hard at work on the script and feels good about the project’s future. While we don’t have details yet on the plot, rating, or release date, the fact that they’re working on the script is a solid sign that things are moving forward. With someone as experienced as Goldsman writing, this sequel seems to be taken pretty seriously.
When Can We Expect to See It?
The big question is, when will Constantine 2 hit theaters? A lot depends on when the script gets finished. If Akiva Goldsman wraps up by the end of 2024, we could see production start as early as 2025, which would mean a release date sometime in late 2026.
But, knowing Goldsman’s attention to detail, it’s possible the script could take a bit longer, pushing filming to late 2025. In that case, we might not see the movie until early 2027.
Conclusion
So there you have it – Constantine 2 is finally happening, with Keanu Reeves stepping back into the role of John Constantine and Akiva Goldsman working on the script. While the exact release date is still up in the air, the project is in motion, and fans could potentially see it in theaters as soon as late 2026 or early 2027.
As we wait for more updates, we can look forward to a darker, more intense exploration of Constantine’s world, with new challenges that are sure to keep us on the edge of our seats.
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