After years of waiting, The Tomorrow War 2 is finally moving forward on Amazon Prime Video, and there are some key details about the sequel. The original 2021 movie, The Tomorrow War, stars Chris Pratt as Dan Forester, an Iraq War veteran and biology teacher. After U.S. soldiers from the future warn American citizens about an alien invasion in 2048, Dan travels through time and leads a recon mission. The Tomorrow War concludes with Dan defeating the Queen Whitespike in 2022 with the ᴀssistance of his father James (J. K. Simmons) and fellow draftee Charlie (Sam Richardson).

The Tomorrow War received mixed reviews from critics, but the ambitious storyline clearly hinted at a much larger sci-fi universe that could be explored. Based on The Tomorrow War’s ending and expansive storyline, was always potential for a space-themed sequel that explains the Whitespikes’ origin story. However, the sequel seemingly stalled almost as soon as it was announced, and it would take years for new updates to surface. Now, The Tomorrow War 2 has taken the next big step, and is getting closer to becoming a reality.

The Tomorrow War 2 Latest News

A Surprising Script Update Arrives For The Sci-Fi Sequel

Several years after the first movie debuted, the latest news came in the form of a script update for The Tomorrow War 2. Screenwriter Zach Dean penned the original film, and he was tapped to draft the sequel’s script as well. Now, Dean has announced that the sequel’s script is finished and that “it’s happening, and it’s happening relatively soon.“ This news comes as something of a surprise, since Dean had previously revealed that writing was still underway back in October 2024.

Few details about the sequel are currently known, but Dean’s confidence suggests that he knows more about the project than most. While Amazon Prime Video has been rather тιԍнт-lipped about the sequel’s development, Dean seems to think that cameras are due to begin rolling “soon.” It’s important to note that Dean didn’t have too many specifics to offer, and it’s still somewhat unclear exactly where the film currently stands.

Read Dean’s full statement here:

It’s progressing. I wrote the second film. I know they’ve been continuing to develop that story. I think it’s happening, and it’s happening relatively soon. One of the great things about Chris is it’s so easy to empathize and get into his character’s [head]. He’s so disarming in terms of his humor, and he’s also really emotional as an actor. [I]t takes a very different version but of similar ideas. Things that could have gone a darker way.

The Tomorrow War 2 Is In Development

The Sequel Was Announced Back In 2021

Netflix’s film slate is huge, and the streamer is no stranger to making multi-million dollar films exclusively for their platform. With that in mind, it wasn’t really surprising that The Tomorrow War 2 was green-lit all the way back in 2021, shortly after the debut of the first movie. Original director Chris McKay and star Chris Pratt (along with several others) were also in talks to return to their respective roles. However, that’s where things seemingly stalled, with the expensive franchise being developed for years on end.

That all changed in February 2025, when screenwriter Zach Dean announced that the script was finished and that production was slated to begin soon. Though he didn’t provide any specifics, Dean’s reveal is the first concrete news since 2021. Unfortunately, little has been corroborated by Prime Video, and the exact status of The Tomorrow War remains murky as months, and years, continue to pᴀss by swiftly.

The Tomorrow War 2 Cast Details

Chris Pratt & Others Were In Talks To Reprise Their Roles

The early updates regarding the cast of The Tomorrow War‘s sequel mentioned that many of the original stars were in talks to reprise their roles, but it’s unclear what’s developed since 2021. Chris Pratt was the first name mentioned, and it’s ᴀssumed that he’ll reprise his role as Dan. Meanwhile, J.K. Simmons will also likely return as Dan’s father, James Daniel Forester, Sr., and his name was specifically mentioned in the early news for the sequel. Sam Richardson was in talks to come back as turned-draftee, Charlie.

Furthermore, GLOW alum Betty Gilpin was expected to reprise her role as therapist, and Dan’s wife, Emmy Forester. The role of Colonel Muri Forester (as an adult) was played by Yvonne Strahovski in the first movie, and she will probably come back too. Finally, Edwin Hodge was also one of the few names mentioned in the returning cast, and he could return as veteran draftee, Dorian.

The cast of The Tomorrow War 2 will likely include:

Actor	The Tomorrow War 2 Role
Chris Pratt	Dan Forester
J.K. Simmons	Daniel Forester, Sr.
Betty Gilpin	Emmy Forester
Sam Richardson	Charlie
Yvonne Strahovski	Colonel Muri Forester
Edwin Hodge	Dorian

The Tomorrow War 2 Story Details

The Sequel’s Story Is Still Unclear

The Tomorrow War’s director has implied that The Tomorrow War 2 will focus more on the aliens and their homeworld. In a July 2021 report, McKay hints that a prequel or sequel is probable. His comments also imply that Pratt’s Dan Forester and his fellow survivors will indeed return:

“We had such a fun design process… We talked about the world of these creatures, where they came from, how they were created or raised, and how they were maybe being used. I like world-building experiments, especially when you have the potential of some kind of time travel. I think that a sequel could go in a lot of fun areas and the ethnographic study of the Whitespikes in their world and where they came from, and what their purpose was, and all of that kind of thing. So yeah, I think that could be a lot of fun. And with this cast, too, we’re just getting started.”

With most of the cast in talks to reprise their roles, the movie will still need to focus squarely on the humans. Screenwriter Zach Dean mentioned the sequel treads a lot of the same ground as the original, but is also somewhat darker than its predecessor. While details are frustratingly scant, it’s clear that The Tomorrow War 2 is still being finessed from a story perspective. With endless possibilities to work with, the most challenging aspect of the sequel is picking the right storyline.