Clooney & Pitt’s Wolfs: A New Heist Film on the Horizon

The Legacy of Ocean's Franchise

The Ocean's franchise, which began with the release of Ocean's Eleven in 2001, has seen significant expansion over the years. With four mainline installments and a 1960 film, the series has experienced varying levels of success, maintaining its popularity despite fluctuations in quality.

George Clooney and Brad Pitt standing together on the set of Wolfs

The most recent film in the franchise was released in 2018, leaving fans curious about the possibility of a sequel. The debate surrounding the potential for an Ocean's Fourteen has been ongoing, especially considering the last appearances of George Clooney and Brad Pitt in the franchise in 2007's Ocean's Thirteen.

Brad Pitt and George Clooney looking at a computer in Ocean's Eleven

Wolfs: A Compelling Alternative

George Clooney and Brad Pitt's upcoming film, Wolfs, directed by Jon Watts, is generating significant excitement as an alternative to the Ocean's franchise. While bearing similarities to the Ocean's series, Wolfs is not directly tied to it, alleviating the pressure to surpass the original Ocean's Eleven.

In an interview, Clooney described Wolfs as a 'really fun, dark – very dark – nutty film… It feels like an R-rated Ocean’s film,' highlighting the film's distinctiveness while also drawing comparisons to the Ocean's franchise.

The Future of Ocean's and Wolfs

Despite the anticipation for Wolfs, questions persist about the possibility of another Ocean's sequel. George Clooney's confirmation of a script for a new Ocean's film, reminiscent of 2017's Going in Style, suggests that the franchise may continue. Additionally, the focus on the Ocean's prequel starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling indicates ongoing development within the Ocean's world.

While the Ocean's prequel is set to explore the franchise's origins in the 1960s, the spotlight remains on Wolfs as a promising and exhilarating project. With George Clooney and Brad Pitt at the helm, Wolfs is poised to make a significant impact upon its release in September 2024.