The most-watched Apple TV+ film to date, Wolfs, will not be receiving a sequel. Despite the film’s impressive performance, plans for a follow-up have reportedly been scrapped.
Director Jon Watts announces Wolfs 2 is canceled
Starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt, Apple’s top-viewed TV+ movie debuted earlier this fall. Ahead of its September launch, a sequel to Wolfs was announced, with Jon Watts, the director of the original, set to lead the new project.
However, just a few months later, Watts has confirmed that Wolfs 2 will not be happening.
According to Collider:
In a conversation with Collider’s Steve Weintraub while promoting his upcoming Star Wars series, Skeleton Crew…Watts shared insights on his future projects, stating: “I don’t know what I’m directing next, and I don’t believe there will be a Wolfs sequel.”
Wolfs 2 appeared unlikely from the outset, despite the original’s popularity
From the beginning, a sequel to Wolfs seemed tenuous.
While the initial film gained significant viewership for Apple, a last-minute shift in its theatrical release plans raised concerns about its relationship with the creative team.
Initially, Wolfs was slated for a wide theatrical release. Yet, just weeks before the premiere, Apple revealed a major strategic change.
Instead of a broad theatrical rollout, Wolfs would receive only limited theater exposure before debuting on Apple TV+.
This announcement was somewhat overshadowed by a press release that mentioned a sequel was on the way—an apparent attempt to positively spin the unsettling news.
It has previously been highlighted that for Clooney, Pitt, and Watts, theatrical support played a crucial role in their decision to partner with Apple. The company’s sudden change likely diminished their trust and goodwill toward the tech giant.
Despite having a solid record with TV shows, Apple has faced challenges in establishing a successful film strategy. It has been reported that the company now intends for most of its films to go directly to Apple TV+, accompanied by only limited theatrical releases—echoing Netflix’s approach. One significant exception is the anticipated 2025 film F1, which Apple hopes will become its first major summer blockbuster.
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