Perhaps no sequel is more improbable than “I Am Legend 2.” After a decade and a half has passed since the last film in the series ended with the protagonist’s death, even the most devoted viewers may have given up hope.
Though it made a tidy profit and found its share of fans, the grim Will Smith vehicle “I Am Legend” opened to middling reviews during the 2007 holiday season. It was the third film adaptation of Richard Matheson’s influentially eerie novel, which also spawned “The Last Man on Earth” in 1964 and “The Omega Man” in 1971, so it can hardly be held up as a foolproof piece of blockbuster IP.
A potential franchise may seem doomed, but like a vampire virus, it may come back at the most inopportune times. There have been rumors of a sequel, a prequel, and a spin-off in the 15 years since the premiere of “I Am Legend,” some have even wondered whether the film’s alternative ending may be the key to moving the franchise forward.
There has finally been movement on “I Am Legend 2,” with promising actors signing up to return for the sequel. This is all the information you’ll need.
Has Production On I Am Legend 2 Ceased?
I Am Legend 2 has not been shelved at this time. This year (2023), director Akiva Goldsman said that production on the sequel will continue at Warner Bros.
Goldsman let the cat out of the bag for fans, saying (via Deadline) that the sequel would “start a few decades later than the first” and will have “a little more fidelity to the original text.” By “novel,” he means Richard Matheson’s source material from which the films were adapted.
The Last of Us, where we see the world not only post-apocalyptic but also after a 20-30 year hiatus,” Goldsman said, “has me completely captivated.” It will be fascinating to see how much of the video game franchise turned HBO program influences I Am Legend 2 when it finally hits theaters.
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I Am Legend 2 Release Date 2023
The release date of I Am Legend 2 may be considerably later than fans hope, even if the plot details have finally been published. Although the screenplay has been written and many A-list actors have signed on, the movie’s release date is being hinted at most by the absence of a director.
Director Francis Lawrence has not confirmed his return, and Warner Brothers has not named a successor. Based on this information, we can confidently predict that I Am Legend 2 will be released in late 2024 or early 2025.
The release date for I Am Legend 2 is anticipated to be in late 2024 or early 2025.#IAmLegend2 #HBO #Netflix #Releasedate pic.twitter.com/mvEeTmpFA9
— Top Movie Rankings (@topmovieranks) May 17, 2023
I Am Legend 2 Cast and Crew
People’s initial thought when hearing about the cast of “I Am Legend 2” is whether Will Smith will be back. In March of 2022, Deadline confirmed that Smith would return as Robert Neville and act as a producer. (We’ll discuss how Neville will be included in the sequel in a moment.)
‘I AM LEGEND 2’, starring Michael B. Jordan and Will Smith, will be set decades after the original film.
The alternate ending for the original film will be canon in the sequel.
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— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) February 15, 2023
Michael B. Jordan’s involvement as a co-star and producer in “I Am Legend 2” is the film’s biggest surprise. Whether he plays another human survivor who crosses paths with Neville or an infected Darkseeker, the “Black Panther” and “Creed” actor will undoubtedly bring new life to the post-apocalyptic setting of “I Am Legend,” even if specifics are sketchy at the moment.
Oscar-winning screenwriter and producer Akiva Goldsman is also set to reprise his role from the first production, telling Deadline in early 2023 that “the possibilities are endless” when it comes to expanding upon Richard Matheson’s novel.
Is there a teaser for I Am Legend 2?
Unfortunately, there is no trailer for I Am Legend 2, and there likely won’t be one until at least 2026. Since production hasn’t started yet, there isn’t any fresh content to look forward to. But have no fear; we have enough to tide us over till the first teaser.
Fans of the smash thriller I Am Legend may find fascinating content on the film’s production on YouTube. In one of our favorite moments, you can see how New York City was transformed into a barren wasteland for the 2007 film.
Which theaters are showing I Am Legend 2?
When the sequel to “I Am Legend” opens in theaters, you may go see it. The first film in the vampire series, I Am Legend, is now available on numerous streaming sites so that fans can watch it conveniently from home.
The film I Am Legend has now been released on Google Play, Apple TV, and Amazon Prime Video. And that’s the whole story on when you can expect to see I Am Legend 2 in theaters.
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