24 Jump Street Officially Greenlit After a Decade-Long Development

Variety reports that Sony Pictures has moved the third Jump Street entry, titled 24 Jump Street, into active development. Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum and Ice Cube are in talks to return. Rodney Rothman, who co-wrote the script with Hill and Meghan Malloy, will direct. Phil Lord and Chris Miller shift to producer roles, and longtime franchise producer Neal H. Moritz remains attached.

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The reboot started with 21 Jump Street (2012) and continued with 22 Jump Street (2014), together grossing over $500 million worldwide. A planned “23 Jump Street” Men in Black crossover was scrapped; Tatum described that script as “the best script that I’ve ever read for a third movie.” The sequel’s credits already joked about skipping to “24.”

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The core team features Hill (Schmidt), Tatum (Jenko), Ice Cube (Dickson), director-writer Rothman, producers Lord, Miller and Moritz, co-writer Malloy, and the production outfits Free Association and Strong Baby.

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With a $500 million+ box-office total, the franchise shows strong commercial appeal. Sony’s past returns suggest a new film could match or exceed earlier earnings, given demand for R-rated action comedies.

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Beyond profit, 24 Jump Street revives a self-referential brand that blends action, comedy and meta-humor. After a twelve-year gap, it seeks nostalgic audiences and aligns with streaming-driven trends, underscoring Sony’s confidence in franchise comedy.

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Variety’s exclusive notes that producer Moritz posted a script-cover photo confirming development, highlights Lord and Miller’s shift to producers and Rothman’s first solo directing credit. No contracts are signed, but the three leads have expressed willingness to return.

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Tatum has publicly cited “corporate hurdles” and “above-the-line costs” as reasons for the prolonged delay, highlighting the difficulty of aligning studio budgets with the franchise’s creative vision.

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Sources differ on Tatum’s status—some say he has only an offer, others say he is “in talks.” The film is called “officially in development” in some reports and “in the works” in others. No production schedule or release date is announced.

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• “It took so long we had to make, we had to skip one,” — tagline on the script cover (source 3)

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• “The best script that I’ve ever read for a third movie” — Channing Tatum (source 5)

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• “? Quick Take 24 Jump Street, a third installment in the 21 Jump Street franchise, is in the works.” — Quick Take (source 1)

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• “A third installment of the successful “Jump Street” film franchise has been in development at Sony for more than a decade.” — Variety exclusive (source 5)

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Negotiations with the principal cast continue and the script is in final revision. Sony has not set a production timetable, but the confirmed creative team suggests greenlighting could occur later in 2026.

The 24 Jump Street Movie Is Officially in the Works at Sony