World War Z was a 2013 film starring Brad Pitt, based on the 2006 novel of the same name by Max Brooks. The popular zombie feature built a large and loyal following, making it one of the more popular films of the subgenre. Since then, a common point of discussion has been reports and even plans of a potential sequel. Well, for fans hoping for the best, we have some exciting news for you.
Paramount-Skydance is a newly merged film studio, and it has a brand-new plan of action. During a recent event, according to The Hollywood Reporter, much was announced about the focus and upcoming projects for the new studio, and one of the films mentioned was World War Z.
David Ellison, son of the famous tech guru Larry Ellison, will be taking over as CEO of his first studio, and he has high expectations for the team moving forward. “One of our biggest priorities is restoring Paramount as the No. 1 destination for the most talented artists and filmmakers in the world,” Ellison said. “Great filmmakers make great movies.”
World War Z 2 is not the only sequel on the horizon
During the event, movies like Timothée Chalamet and James Mangold's project High Side were mentioned. Plenty of sequels and revivals took priority, though, including Top Gun, Star Trek, Transformers, and A Quiet Place. Of course, the big surprise of the day was the World War Z reference.
No other details came out about the second movie, but considering the planned sequel with Brad Pitt returning and David Fincher directing was scrapped in 2019, this is undeniably promising news.
It became clear at the event that streaming movies are not the priority; the team is focused on making films for theaters.
In the end, the ultimate goal is to launch Paramount on all facets and keep it stable in a sea of competing companies. As stated by THR: "As he has reiterated repeatedly, Ellison emphasized that technological efficiencies will help Paramount prevail in the years to come."
World War Z is a movie perfectly designed for a big screen, and a sequel should be just as captivating. With Ellison's new priority on theater films and far-reaching television shows, the mention of a sequel makes sense. And with a goal of 15-20 films a year, it is very possible we will see Paramount-Skydance soar to new and massive heights.