Current Status and Production Details
The Wedding Singer 2 movie project remains in development as a sequel to the 1998 comedy. The original film was produced by Brillstein-Grey Entertainment and distributed by New Line Cinema, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. The sequel is being developed with Adam Sandler attached to star and produce, with Tim Herlihy and Allan Loeb, the original screenwriters, involved in early script work. The project is currently in pre-production, with no official release date announced by the studio. For background on the original film's production, see the relevant industry reports here.
The production company behind the sequel is expected to be Happy Madison Productions, Adam Sandler's long-time production company, in collaboration with New Line Cinema. Happy Madison has produced multiple Sandler-led films and is listed as a key entity in the project's development. The budget and greenlight status have not been formally disclosed by the studio, but the project is considered a priority sequel in the studio's comedy slate. The film is not yet rated by the MPAA, as it has not entered principal photography.
Cast and Character Details
Adam Sandler is confirmed to reprise his role as Robbie Hart, the wedding singer in 1980s New Jersey. Drew Barrymore, who played Julia Sullivan in the original, is in negotiations to return for the sequel, though her involvement has not been finalized by the studio. Other original cast members, including Christine Taylor and Allen Covert, have been mentioned in early reports as potential returning characters, but no official casting announcements have been made by the production company.
Key Returning and New Characters
The script is expected to follow Robbie Hart decades later, with the story set in a modern wedding industry landscape. The character of Julia Sullivan, originally played by Drew Barrymore, is central to the plot, with the sequel exploring the long-term marriage and family dynamics of the original couple. New supporting characters are being developed to reflect changes in the wedding and music industries since the 1980s. The screenplay currently focuses on themes of second chances, family, and the enduring role of live music at weddings.
Plot, Setting, and Release Timeline
The Wedding Singer 2 movie is expected to be a direct sequel, not a reboot, continuing the story of Robbie Hart and Julia Sullivan. The plot is reported to involve a new set of wedding events, with Robbie and Julia navigating modern challenges in their marriage and business. The setting will likely shift from the 1980s to the present day, allowing for updated cultural and musical references. The film is not yet in principal photography, and no official release date has been set by New Line Cinema or Warner Bros. Discovery.
The studio has not announced a theatrical release window, and the project is not currently listed on the public release calendar of Warner Bros. Discovery. The timeline for completion depends on finalizing the screenplay, casting, and scheduling for Adam Sandler and other key talent. The sequel is being developed as a theatrical release, with streaming distribution on Max as a potential secondary window after the theatrical run. Updates will be provided by the studio as the project moves from pre-production into active filming.