Will Smith Confirms ‘Hancock 2’ In Development, Teases Zendaya’s Role

February 20, 2025: Actor Will Smith recently dropped a major bombshell that has fans buzzing with excitement: a sequel to the 2008 superhero film Hancock is finally in the works. During a livestream, Smith shared his enthusiasm for a potential Hancock 2, revealing that the project has been gaining traction behind the scenes.

He hinted at a major casting update, saying, “There’s a really cool Hancock 2 idea… We haven’t even talked about it,” before dropping a significant clue: “Zendaya [is] being approached for a role in Hancock 2.”

This revelation has left fans eagerly speculating about Zendaya’s role in the film, as the star of Euphoria and Spider-Man has become one of Hollywood’s most sought-after talents.

The original Hancock, directed by Peter Berg, featured Will Smith as the titular antihero, a grumpy, alcoholic superhero with a fractured memory and a troubled past. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $624 million worldwide. Alongside Smith, the movie featured a strong supporting cast including Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman, and Eddie Marsan.

Ever since the first film’s success, fans have been clamoring for a sequel, with discussions about the follow-up film lingering for years. Director Peter Berg confirmed as early as 2009 that both Smith and Theron would reprise their roles in a potential sequel. However, the project has been delayed multiple times due to scheduling conflicts and other complications.

In 2012, Berg updated fans by saying that the challenge in moving forward with Hancock 2 was simply “a question of timing.” While progress on the film stalled, there was always a sense that it could eventually happen. More recently, Charlize Theron expressed her willingness to return for a sequel, stating in 2020 that she would “do it in a heartbeat.”

With Will Smith’s recent confirmation and Zendaya’s possible involvement, Hancock 2 is finally starting to look like more than just a distant dream. Fans of the original movie are eagerly anticipating the next chapter in the superhero saga, as they await more details on what could be one of the most exciting sequels in Hollywood.