Ice Cube confirmed the development of three movie sequels during an interview at the 26th [1] BET Awards on Sunday.
These updates signal a major return to the comedic franchises that defined the actor's cinematic career, potentially reuniting several high-profile casts.
Speaking with Entertainment Tonight host Kevin Frazier backstage, Ice Cube said he provided updates on the fourth [2] installment of the "Last Friday" franchise. He also discussed the status of a third [3] "24 Jump Street" film and a third [4] "Are They Gone Yet?" project.
A central focus of these upcoming productions is the return of actress Nia Long. Ice Cube said he plans to bring Long back for all three of the projects currently in development.
The "24 Jump Street" project would mark the third [3] film in the Jump Street series, continuing the story started in the previous entries. Similarly, the new "Are They Gone Yet?" film would serve as the third [4] entry in that specific franchise.
Ice Cube used the appearance at the awards ceremony to inform fans about the current status of these sequels. The projects aim to recapture the chemistry of the original casts, while expanding the narratives of these established comedy series.
“Ice Cube confirmed the development of three movie sequels.”
The simultaneous development of three sequels suggests a strategic effort to revitalize legacy comedy brands. By reuniting with Nia Long and returning to the Jump Street universe, Ice Cube is leveraging established nostalgia to secure audience engagement in a competitive streaming and theatrical market.
