Brad Pitt to Return as Gerry Lane in Paramount's World War Z 2

Brad Pitt will reprise his role as Gerry Lane in World War Z 2, a project confirmed to be in development at Paramount on September 20, 2026, according to Variety.

Paramount will produce the sequel with Edward Berger attached to direct and Dennis Kelly credited as the screenwriter; a promotional post cited Berger’s work on "Conclave" and "All Quiet on the Western Front" and Kelly’s connection to "Matilda the Musical," while noting that plot details are being kept under wraps.

The news was first reported by Deadline and Variety, which said Brad Pitt has signed on to return as the lead and that Dennis Kelly is writing the script for the film.

Edward Berger has been described in the report as an award-winning or acclaimed filmmaker, with the article referencing his credits including "All My Loving," "Jack" and "Conclave." The report lists Berger as the director attached to the sequel.

Dennis Kelly is confirmed to handle the screenplay; the announcement did not provide a synopsis, and the production has not disclosed whether the story will draw from Max Brooks’ novel World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War or be an original screenplay.

Paramount has not revealed a release date or production timeline for World War Z 2, and the report states that filming has not yet begun; the article adds that the project previously was floated several times without reaching production and budget stages.

Reports confirm Brad Pitt will reprise his role as Gerry Lane, but with no official release date announced and production yet to start the film is likely still a few years away; further information on casting, filming and story is expected once production is underway.