: Acclaimed actor Michael B. Jordan joins the franchise as a co-lead and producer. He will play the leader of a fortified human survivor settlement located in Connecticut.
Screenwriter Akiva Goldsman has completed drafts for the sequel, which will follow the alternate ending of the first film where Robert Neville survives.
I Am Legend 2 is a highly anticipated sequel to the 2007 post-apocalyptic hit starring Will Smith. After years of speculation, the sequel was officially announced to be in development around 2022. However, the project has faced several delays. As of 2026, the film does not have an official, confirmed release date. Many industry reports suggest a potential theatrical release in 2027, but this has not been set in stone. In early 2026, Michael B. Jordan, who is set to star alongside and produce the film, stated that the team was "still working on the script and getting that up to par," and that the movie has no release date yet.
: Acclaimed actor Michael B. Jordan joins the franchise as a co-lead and producer. He will play the leader of a fortified human survivor settlement located in Connecticut.
Screenwriter Akiva Goldsman has completed drafts for the sequel, which will follow the alternate ending of the first film where Robert Neville survives.
I Am Legend 2 is a highly anticipated sequel to the 2007 post-apocalyptic hit starring Will Smith. After years of speculation, the sequel was officially announced to be in development around 2022. However, the project has faced several delays. As of 2026, the film does not have an official, confirmed release date. Many industry reports suggest a potential theatrical release in 2027, but this has not been set in stone. In early 2026, Michael B. Jordan, who is set to star alongside and produce the film, stated that the team was "still working on the script and getting that up to par," and that the movie has no release date yet.
