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Producer David Ellison recently addressed the future of World War Z<\/strong> and whether a long-delayed sequel <\/strong>could finally move forward. In a new media event, he outlined Paramount Skydance\u2019s film priorities while highlighting other major franchises that will shape the studio\u2019s slate in the coming years.<\/p>\n The update came as David Ellison outlined the studio\u2019s priorities following the $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance (via ComicBook<\/a>). He named Top Gun 3, Star Trek, and World War Z among key projects. Paramount Skydance plans to release 15 films annually and later increase the number to 20. The focus will be on theatrical exclusives.<\/p>\n World War Z, based on Max Brooks\u2019 2006 novel, grossed $540 million worldwide. However, its reported $430 million total cost included P&A and Brad Pitt\u2019s deal. The film became the highest-grossing zombie movie ever but its planned June 2017 sequel stalled.<\/p>\n Previous attempts to make a sequel included a 2015 version with director J.A. Bayona and writer Steven Knight, which did not proceed. A 2019 sequel led by David Fincher was also canceled before filming. Fincher later compared his planned approach to The Last of Us.<\/p>\n Ellison served as an executive producer on the original film and now oversees the franchise under the merged company. Skydance co-produced the 2013 movie with Paramount and Pitt\u2019s Plan B.<\/p>\n The studio\u2019s renewed interest in World War Z follows the success of Pitt\u2019s recent film F1. That movie surpassed the zombie film\u2019s box office to become Pitt\u2019s highest-grossing release<\/a> at $575 million worldwide.<\/p>\n Paramount Skydance is also investing in other franchises, including Transformers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which has a planned G.I. Joe crossover. Upcoming horror projects include A Quiet Place Part III (July 9, 2027), Smile 3, and Scream 7 (February 27, 2026).<\/p>\n Co-film chief Josh Greenstein said the studio will prioritize major IPs alongside original films (via The Hollywood Reporter<\/a>). The first greenlight under the new regime is High Side from James Mangold and Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet.<\/p>\n Dana Goldberg, co-chair of Paramount Pictures, emphasized a coordinated approach to managing brands like Star Trek across film and television.<\/p>\n Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n The post World War Z 2: Brad Pitt Sequel Gets Exciting Update After F1\u2019s Success<\/a> appeared first on ComingSoon.net – Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Producer David Ellison recently addressed the future of World War Z and whether a long-delayed sequel could finally move forward. 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