Will Smith and Michael B. Jordan confirm ‘I Am Legend 2’ — a sequel worth the wait
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February 22, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — It’s official — Will Smith is returning to the big screen in “I Am Legend 2,” and this time, he’s bringing heavyweight co-star Michael B. Jordan along for the ride. The long-anticipated sequel to the 2007 blockbuster thriller is finally in development, and if the early insights from Smith are any indication, fans are in for a cinematic experience that’s bigger, bolder, and more breathtaking than ever.
A sequel two decades in the making for nearly 20 years, whispers of a follow-up to “I Am Legend” have circulated in Hollywood, but now the wait is over. In a recent Twitch livestream with gaming personality xQc, Smith confirmed that he and Jordan have been meticulously crafting the story alongside original screenwriter Akiva Goldsman.
“Me and Michael B. Jordan, we sat down for about a week, just going through character stuff … I love working with that dude — he really gets it,” Smith shared.
And that’s not just high praise. According to Smith, Jordan isn’t just an actor; he’s a true movie star, someone who understands the full scope of the industry, from conceptual storytelling to worldwide premieres.
Plot twists and alternate endings — a fresh start
In a twist that will undoubtedly excite fans, “I Am Legend 2” will ignore the theatrical ending of the first film and instead follow the alternate cut, where Dr. Robert Neville (played by Smith) survives rather than sacrificing himself.
“We’re sequelizing the alternate cut. The one where Will lives and things didn’t go so well for humanity,” Goldsman previously revealed in an interview with Collider.
This means that the sequel picks up in a world where the Darkseekers still roam, and humanity’s fate remains uncertain. With Neville’s survival confirmed, the story’s possibilities are endless. Will he rebuild civilization? Discover new survivors? Or face an even greater threat? The script is under tight wraps, but speculation is already running wild.
The Smith-Jordan dynamic — a cinematic power duo
If there’s anything that could elevate “I Am Legend 2” to new heights, it’s the powerhouse duo of Will Smith and Michael B. Jordan. Both actors have headlined major franchises — Smith with “Men in Black” and “Bad Boys,” Jordan with “Creed” and “Black Panther” — but this marks their first time working together on the big screen. Their creative chemistry is already proving electric.
“A movie star understands the whole machine,” Smith explained. “Michael B. Jordan has that understanding, and it’s going to make this project really special.”
When can fans expect ‘I Am Legend 2?’
While an official release date hasn’t been announced yet, excitement is at an all-time high. Given the scale of production and special effects required for a post-apocalyptic thriller of this caliber, a 2026 or 2027 release seems likely. For now, one thing is clear — Will Smith and Michael B. Jordan are about to redefine what it means to be legendary. Stay tuned, “I Am Legend” fans. The legend isn’t over yet.
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