Emily Blunt Reveals Exciting Update on Edge of Tomorrow 2 Script - Will the Sequel Happen?

Summary

Emily Blunt reveals she has read a script for the sequel to Edge of Tomorrow, but doesn't know if or when the sequel might happen.

Blunt eagerly expresses her desire to reunite with director Doug Liman and costar Tom Cruise for Edge of Tomorrow 2. However, despite her enthusiasm, there appears to be minimum progress on the project, potentially hindered by Cruise's demanding schedule.

Emily Blunt has confirmed that she has read a script for Edge of Tomorrow 2, shedding light on the long-awaited sequel to the 2014 hit film. Directed by Doug Liman, the original movie, starring Blunt and Tom Cruise, follows the intense battle between soldiers and aliens to protect Earth, with the added twist of time repeating itself whenever Cruise's character dies. Since 2015, there has been ongoing speculation about a potential sequel, and Blunt's revelation in a recent interview with Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast provides a promising update on the project's progress.

Despite this, the star remains skeptical about the possibility of the movie happening anytime soon. As a lighthearted remark, she jokingly suggests that Tom Cruise's commitment to the Mission: Impossible franchise might be a contributing factor. When asked about an Edge of Tomorrow sequel, Blunt expresses her enthusiasm for it but admits uncertainty regarding when or how it would come to fruition. She also playfully questions how many Mission: Impossibles Cruise needs, urging him to return to the side where he can portray a brilliant cowardly hero. Blunt assures that she is fully prepared and not the obstacle standing in the way of the sequel.

Will Edge Of Tomorrow 2 Actually Happen?

Regrettably, there appears to be little progress behind the scenes of Edge of Tomorrow 2. However, Blunt's enthusiasm is a positive indication. In a recent statement, she expressed her eagerness to return for the sequel and praised her experience working with Doug Liman. Liman himself has shown interest in revisiting the franchise, having completed a script under the proposed title of Live Die Repeat and Repeat.

On the other hand, Cruise has not provided much insight into the possibility of a sequel. As Blunt suggests, his commitments to other projects, such as Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two and an upcoming collaboration with Liman on a space-themed film, may pose challenges for a follow-up. Recent reports have even suggested that Warner Bros. is considering the development of an Edge of Tomorrow TV show instead, possibly due to Cruise's busy schedule in the coming years.

Christopher McQuarrie, the screenwriter for Edge of Tomorrow and director of Mission: Impossible, recently shared in an interview on the Empire Spoiler Specials podcast that he and Tom Cruise have various ideas for future projects. While McQuarrie did not specifically mention an Edge of Tomorrow sequel, he did discuss their interest in creating an original and intense movie. This focus on their new project likely means that a sequel to the 2014 sci-fi film will be postponed for the time being.