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Julia Roberts Praises Ocean's 14 Script at Golden Globes

1/12/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Julia Roberts announced during the 2026 Golden Globes that she read the Ocean's 14 script and found it surprisingly good.
The project will feature returning stars Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Matt Damon, and Don Cheadle.
George Clooney has said filming is expected to start in about nine to ten months, focusing on an aging heist crew.
The timeline relative to Ocean's Eight remains unclear, but the cast is enthusiastic.

History

Historical Context

Released on December 7, 2001, Steven Soderbergh's Ocean's Eleven revitalized the heist film genre, grossing over $450 million worldwide. This remake of the 1960 Rat Pack film featured an ensemble cast, including George Clooney and Julia Roberts. The success of Ocean's Eleven led to sequels and a spin-off, Ocean's 8, highlighting Hollywood's trend of revisiting successful franchises and audience nostalgia.

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Story summary

Julia Roberts announced during the 2026 Golden Globes that she read the Ocean's 14 script and found it surprisingly good.
The project will feature returning stars Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Matt Damon, and Don Cheadle.
George Clooney has said filming is expected to start in about nine to ten months, focusing on an aging heist crew.
The timeline relative to Ocean's Eight remains unclear, but the cast is enthusiastic.

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