Bella Thorne to Write, Direct, and Star in 'Spring Breakers 2

WHO:

Deadline - Bella Thorne is involved as the writer, director, and star of 'Spring Breakers 2'.

Variety - The cast includes Bella Thorne and Grace from "Stranger Things".

WHAT:

Coming Soon - The director of 'Spring Breakers 2' has been updated to a former Disney star after a creative shakeup.

Deadline - Bella Thorne revealed that she will write, direct, and star in 'Spring Breakers 2'.

Variety - Bella Thorne stated, “From start to finish, it’s lit as F—”.

WHEN:

Variety - The sequel was announced in May 2025.

WHY:

Deadline - Producers tapped Bella Thorne to take on the roles of writer and director after seeing her directorial debut.

HOW:

Deadline - Bella Thorne will be directing her sophomore feature film after her previous directorial debut.

(UPDATED August 8, 2026 05:38 UTC)

In a significant development for the film industry, the director of 'Spring Breakers 2' has been updated to a former Disney star following a creative shakeup. This change is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the highly anticipated sequel. Fans are eager to see how this new direction will influence the film's production and overall vision.

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(UPDATED August 8, 2026 04:09 UTC)

Bella Thorne is set to write, direct, and star in 'Spring Breakers 2,' with the announcement of the sequel having been made back in May 2025. The cast will also feature Grace from "Stranger Things," and Thorne has expressed her excitement, stating, “From start to finish, it’s lit as F—.” This project marks Thorne's sophomore feature film after her successful directorial debut, which caught the attention of producers.