Cinematic sequels are often fraught with uncertainty (especially in the current Hollywood landscape), but Free Guy is poised to break the mold with a follow-up to its 2021 success. Director Shawn Levy has confirmed that a sequel to the action-comedy, which starred Ryan Reynolds, is currently in the scripting phase at Disney and 20th Century.

In an interview with Parade

, Levy expressed his commitment to the project, emphasizing that a sequel would only be pursued if it could meet or exceed the quality of the first film. If Levy truly intends to stand by these words, then this revelation is certainly a breath of fresh air in an industry where

sequels are often greenlit on the basis of financial success alone

.

Levy, whose directorial credits include Night at the Museum and Real Steel, as well as his role as co-creator of Stranger Things, has a track record of successful projects. His recent work includes an adaptation of All the Light We Cannot See, a limited drama miniseries that's set to premiere on Netflix.