Has The Thursday Murder Club sequel been confirmed? Here’s all you need to know

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It hasn’t been officially announced by Netflix whether there will be a sequel to The Thursday Murder Club, but given their popularity, it certainly seems possible that the crime-solving senior citizens could make a comeback.

Richard Osman’s book series currently consists of four books, and another one is due in late September. If the first movie based on these books is successful, Netflix could potentially produce a lengthy film series.

Keeping this in perspective, let me share some insights regarding a possible follow-up story for “The Thursday Murder Club”, potentially inspired by its sequel titled “The Man Who Died Twice”.

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Will The Thursday Murder Club 2 happen?

According to what’s been shared earlier, it hasn’t been decided if there will be a sequel to The Thursday Murder Club. That decision largely hinges on the success of the first movie.

According to Director Chris Columbus, the decision to make a sequel depends on the number of people who watch the movie during its initial weekend. In approximately 10 days, we should have an answer on whether or not there will be a follow-up film. As for himself, he is ready and eager to return for another project if given the opportunity.

As an ardent admirer channeling my inner Columbus, I can’t help but envision a grand plan: If given the chance, I would persuade the filmmakers to shoot the second and third movies consecutively, like embarking on a journey. “We find ourselves in this magnificent castle, let’s seize these 100 days and create not one, but two cinematic masterpieces!

So get watching The Thursday Murder Club if you want to see a sequel.

The Thursday Murder Club 2 release date: When can we expect The Thursday Murder Club sequel?

As we’re still waiting for confirmation about the movie, there isn’t a set release date for The Thursday Murder Club sequel just yet.

The initial filming for a movie took place between June and September of 2024, followed by its release in August 2025. Given their busy schedules, it seems unlikely that the cast will resume shooting this year. Therefore, we can anticipate that production won’t start again until 2026.

If the movie adheres to a similar release schedule, there’s a possibility that it might not be available on Netflix until 2027. However, we fervently hope for an earlier debut.

One thing we can (probably) guarantee though – it’ll be released on a Thursday.

The Thursday Murder Club 2 cast: Who would come back for The Thursday Murder Club sequel?

To put it another way, Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron, and Ibrahim would not have the same impact if they weren’t portrayed by Helen Mirren, Celia Imrie, Pierce Brosnan, and Sir Ben Kingsley, respectively.

They all appear eager to come back as well, with Imrie stating to PA: “We’d all like to, but we’re superstitious and don’t want to disturb anything. However, this shows how much we all had a memorable time, an unforgettable summer, it truly was.

Additionally, we may anticipate the continuation of characters played by Naomi Ackie (as Donna), Daniel Mays (as Chris), Jonathan Pryce (Stephen, Elizabeth’s husband), Tom Ellis (Jason, Ron’s son) and Ingrid Oliver (Joanna, Joyce’s daughter).

It would be great if we could catch a glimpse of Sarah Niles playing Donna’s mother, Patrice, since her short-lived role in the initial film was removed due to mixed reactions from test audiences.

In the book series, it seems logical that Henry Lloyd-Hughes would reprise his role as Bogdan due to his character’s significant involvement. However, the initial film took an unexpected turn by having him get arrested, which raises questions about his potential return in future installments. It remains to be seen if the sequel can devise a way to circumvent this obstacle.

The Thursday Murder Club 2 plot: Will it be based on The Man Who Died Twice?

As a devoted fan, I’m eagerly awaiting news about a potential sequel to “The Thursday Murder Club.” However, at this moment, there seem to be no plot details available for it. Additionally, the first movie wraps up quite nicely without any unresolved cliffhangers that might hint at a follow-up. Here’s hoping we get some exciting updates soon!

It appears the follow-up is likely to stem from Osman’s second book titled “The Man Who Died Twice”. In this story, Elizabeth receives a call from an old work acquaintance seeking assistance, thus pulling The Thursday Murder Club into another intriguing mystery.

As a dedicated gamer, I can say it feels like after clearing the initial level, where we got to know our beloved elderly detectives, the creators might be planning to introduce a fresh, new puzzle or mystery for them to solve in the upcoming game/movie sequel.

The Thursday Murder Club is available to watch now on Netflix.

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2025-08-28 12:19