After two decades of fan begging, studio limbo, and endless “maybe someday” whispers, Keanu Reeves has finally cracked open the door to Hell just a little wider — and the news is sending shockwaves through the faithful who’ve waited since 2005 for Constantine 2 to rise from the ashes.
In a fresh interview while promoting his upcoming fantasy comedy Good Fortune alongside Aziz Ansari, the ever-calm Reeves delivered the most concrete, optimistic update yet on the long-gestating sequel. “Fingers crossed,” he said with that signature quiet intensity. “Another draft of the script came in. We’re waiting. We’re gonna take it to the studio and hopefully they like it, too.”
Yes — a new script draft is complete, polished, and ready to land on desks at DC Studios. Reeves isn’t just teasing; he’s signaling real momentum. The team — including original director Francis Lawrence, who helmed the 2005 cult classic — has been grinding behind the scenes, refining the story to recapture the dark, gritty magic that made the first film a sleeper hit despite its initial mixed reception.
The original Constantine (2005) introduced audiences to an Americanized John Constantine — trench coat, chain-smoking, demon-exorcising cynic cursed with the knowledge that Hell awaits him. Reeves’ portrayal turned the DC/Vertigo anti-hero into something iconic: brooding, sarcastic, and effortlessly cool amid angels, devils, and holy water shootouts. It grossed over $230 million worldwide, built a massive cult following on home video and streaming, and kept fans clamoring for more even as the studio dragged its feet.
But the road to Constantine 2 has been brutal. Development hell stretched nearly 20 years — hampered by shifting DC priorities, creative disagreements, and the infamous Hollywood strikes of 2023 that froze everything. Reeves himself has been vocal for years, campaigning quietly but persistently for the sequel. Director Lawrence confirmed in early 2025 that they were “closer than ever,” having finally cracked a story concept that excited everyone involved. Producers like Akiva Goldsman (who scripted the new draft) and others have been in the trenches, sifting through Hellblazer comics for inspiration while keeping the tone R-rated, grounded, and true to the occult-noir vibe.
Reeves’ latest tease came amid a wave of renewed interest. The original film resurfaced on HBO Max in January 2026, climbing into the platform’s top charts and reminding new generations why Reeves’ Constantine feels so timeless — a flawed, chain-smoking occult detective battling demons (literal and personal) in a world where Heaven and Hell play dirty. Streaming success has only amplified calls for the sequel.
Yet don’t light the holy candles just yet. The project remains not officially greenlit. No cameras rolling. No release date. No trailer. No confirmed cast beyond Reeves’ return (though Peter Stormare has hinted at reprising Lucifer, and fans dream of Rachel Weisz or Djimon Hounsou returning). DC Studios co-head James Gunn addressed the buzz in late 2025, confirming he’s spoken with Reeves “on and off” about the idea and thinks the team is “talented,” but admitted he hasn’t read a script yet. The ball is squarely in DC’s court — and with the studio juggling the new DCU slate plus Elseworlds projects like The Batman sequels, approval isn’t guaranteed.
The delays aren’t just bureaucratic. Strikes stalled progress, studio shakeups under the new DC regime forced rewrites, and Reeves reportedly pushed back on earlier drafts that veered too far into action-heavy territory, insisting the sequel stay true to the first film’s blend of horror, religious mythology, and character-driven darkness. “He’s tortured even more,” Reeves once teased, hinting at deeper personal stakes for Constantine.
Still, hope burns brighter than ever. Reeves’ calm “fingers crossed” isn’t empty hype — it’s a man who’s fought for this project for decades, now seeing the finish line inch closer. Lawrence has called the current story “really cool,” and the creative team remains united and excited. If DC greenlights it, production could potentially ramp up in the coming months, eyeing a late 2027 or 2028 release — though Reeves’ packed schedule (including John Wick spinoffs) adds another layer of waiting.
For fans who’ve worn out their DVDs, debated Hellblazer lore, and kept the faith through every rumor and false start, this update feels like a miracle. Constantine 2 isn’t dead — it’s breathing, evolving, and one studio “yes” away from unleashing Reeves back into the occult shadows.
The question now haunts every believer: Will DC finally say yes… or will Hell have to freeze over one more time?
The wait continues — but for the first time in years, it’s a wait filled with real, tangible hope.
