World War Z 2 Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Feb. 8, 2019

World War Z 2

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Starring: Brad Pitt

Screenwriter: Steven Knight • Dennis Kelly

N/A Action N/A

97% WILL SEE 3% WON'T SEE

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Production Status

Current stage in the film’s journey

Shutdown

Concept

Announced

Development

Pre

Filming

Post

Completed

Shutdown

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.

February 8, 2019

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Plot

What's the story about?

Plot: Revolves around former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane and his continuing efforts to help battle the zombie hoards.

Action Adventure Sequel

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Will you see World War Z 2?

97% of people who rated this movie are planning to watch it.

3% of people have indicated they do not plan to see this movie.

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in World War Z 2.

Brad Pitt
... Gerry Lane

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Crew Behind the Film

The World War Z 2 behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's writer Steven Knight last wrote Maria and Spencer.

Director: —
Screenwriters: Steven Knight
Dennis Kelly
Producers: Dede Gardner
Jeremy Kleiner

Studios: —
Production Company: Plan B Entertainment; Skydance Media

Production Details

What we know about the World War Z 2 movie production.

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.

Production Updates for World War Z 2

Feb 2019

Shutdown

Changed World War Z 2 movie production status. World War Z is not moving forward at this time. It may go back to development.

Apr 2017

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production will likely begin in the first quarter of 2018. Still waiting for the official greenlight.

Aug 2016

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. David Fincher is in the cards to direct the sequel.

Jan 2016

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Readying for a summer 2016 production start.

Oct 2015

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Dennis Kelly will write script based on an earlier draft penned by Steven Knight. J.A. Bayona will direct.

Dec 2013

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

Sep 2013

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Brad Pitt confirmed a sequel to World War Z was in the works.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: World War Z Sequel
Language: English

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Release Dates

When is the film coming out?

World War Z 2 is coming out to nationwide movie theaters on To Be Announced (TBA) There are 9,428 other movies coming out on the same date, including Sesame Street, Star Trek Sequel and The Rosie Project.