# World War Z film sequel development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/world-war-z-film-sequel-development
> Updated: 2026-09-20T13:00:17.000Z. Sources: 78. Developments: 2.

Paramount Pictures has officially greenlit a sequel to the 2013 film ‘World War Z’. Brad Pitt is confirmed to reprise his role as United Nations investigator Gerry Lane.

Edward Berger has been tapped to direct the project, following a previous collaboration with Pitt on ‘The Riders’. The screenplay is being written by Dennis Kelly. This development follows more than a decade of delays and various previous directorial attachments. The sequel is being prioritized under Paramount’s new leadership.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Brad Pitt and Edward Berger to lead World War Z sequel

Brad Pitt will return for a ‘World War Z’ sequel, directed by Edward Berger, as Paramount Pictures officially advances the long-delayed project.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brad-pitt-and-edward-berger-to-lead-world-war-z-sequel

### 2026-09-18: Brad Pitt to reprise role in ‘World War Z’ sequel

Brad Pitt will return to star in a ‘World War Z’ sequel directed by Edward Berger, marking a major step forward for the long-delayed Paramount Pictures project.

71 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brad-pitt-to-star-in-world-war-z-sequel-directed-by-edward-berger

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