Even after a decade, fans still wonder if there will ever be a release date for Green Lantern 2 or if it will ever happen. The original movie follows Hal Jordan, a cocky test pilot who gains extraordinary abilities after being chosen by the Ring. However, with these newfound powers comes the grave responsibility of facing the malevolent Parallax, who threatens to destroy Earth.
Here’s all we know about the Green Lantern 2 release date and whether or not it’s coming out.
Is there a Green Lantern 2 release date?
There is no Green Lantern 2 release date as the movie was put down from production due to poor reception.
Ryan Reynolds who notably played Hal Jordan, a.k.a. Green Lantern, in DC’s 2011 movie, never got to play his iconic role again as the sequel was officially canceled in September 2011, right after its first release. It’s because of several factors.
According to a Sportskeeda report, one of the many reasons was Ryan’s lack of interest in reprising his role as Hal Jordan. He’s been very vocal about the fact that he hated wearing a motion capture suit during the entire production.
As per ScreenRant, another major reason why Green Lantern 2 never materialized is the movie’s high production budget of $200 million. Despite this investment, the film only earned $220 million worldwide, far below the estimated $500 million needed to be considered a success. The underwhelming box office performance alone was enough to scrap any plans for a sequel.
It’s especially noteworthy that this film received a low 25% Tomatometer rating and 45% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes. Both fans and critics alike expressed their disappointment.
Green Lantern cast members include Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong, and Angela Bassett.
Why Green Lantern 2 isn’t happening anytime soon
Green Lantern 2 probably isn’t coming out because the movie was canceled after Green Lantern 2011 got flopped.