A decade after the last ride, the franchise revival shows what persistence can do, useful context for a friend who followed the comedy's comeback.
Tatum pushes 24 Jump Street into reality Story flow and key facts
Sony has officially put 24 Jump Street into development, marking a long-awaited revival of the comedy franchise over a decade after the release of 22 Jump Street. Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill are in talks to reprise their roles as undercover cops, alongside Ice Cube, with Rodney Rothman attached to direct. Rothman, known for co-directing Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, co-wrote the script with Hill and Meghan Malloy. Original directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, along with producer Neal Moritz, will return as producers.
The project gained momentum after Tatum publicly criticized Moritz for blocking the sequel, claiming that he, Hill, and the directors had offered to take pay cuts to make it happen. Despite the franchise’s strong box office performance—22 Jump Street earned over $300 million globally on an $80 million budget—development stalled due to financial disagreements and the directors’ busy schedules.
The new film skips 23 Jump Street entirely, jumping straight to 24 Jump Street without explanation. Fans have speculated the title may nod to a fake sequel tagline from the original film’s post-credits scene. With key talent now back on board, the rebooted franchise aims to recapture the satirical, self-aware humor that defined the earlier installments.
Facts
- Sony has officially put 24 Jump Street into development, skipping 23 Jump Street entirely.
- Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill, and Ice Cube are in talks to return, with Rodney Rothman directing.
- Tatum previously blamed producer Neal H. Moritz for delays, saying he refused to take a pay cut despite offers from the cast and directors.
- The film’s script is co-written by Rodney Rothman, Jonah Hill, and Meghan Malloy.
- Original directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller will return as producers, alongside Moritz.
- 22 Jump Street earned over $300 million globally on an $80 million budget in 2014.
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