10 Announced Movie Sequels NOBODY Expected
3. Spinal Tap II
This Is Spinal Tap is a mockumentary masterpiece and one of the most iconic comedies of all time, but also a perfect time capsule of a film whose charms and influence seem impossible to replicate.
But director Rob Reiner is going to give it the college try anyway, as he announced in 2022 that Spinal Tap II was indeed happening, with Reiner and other original cast members Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer reprising their roles.
Though many doubted whether the sequel would ever actually get made, it was indeed shot earlier this year, with the likes of Elton John, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, and Questlove reportedly having cameo appearances.
As of the last update, Reiner said the film was on track for a mid-2025 release, but of course, it remains to be seen whether Spinal Tap II can recapture the magic, or end up yet another belated sequel that feels woefully desperate, even sad.
Fingers crossed for the former, then.