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Jordan Peele lands Universal deal, Nope sequel canceled

6/21/2026

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Jordan Peele completed the script for his fourth film and secured Universal Pictures as a partner.
Casting will begin in a few months, prompting fans to await announcements.
A sequel to Nope, shifted from 2024 to October 2026, was cancelled due to the Hollywood strikes.
During this period Peele contributed to Hideo Kojima’s horror game OD.
Monkeypaw Productions underwent rounds of layoffs, leaving 2025’s Him as its last greenlit movie.

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Story summary

Jordan Peele completed the script for his fourth film and secured Universal Pictures as a partner.
Casting will begin in a few months, prompting fans to await announcements.
A sequel to Nope, shifted from 2024 to October 2026, was cancelled due to the Hollywood strikes.
During this period Peele contributed to Hideo Kojima’s horror game OD.
Monkeypaw Productions underwent rounds of layoffs, leaving 2025’s Him as its last greenlit movie.