Constantine 2 Gains Fresh Momentum Amid DC Shake-up

WHO:

Screen Rant - Keanu Reeves is associated with the *Constantine 2* sequel.

Screen Rant - The original *Constantine* director provided an update on the sequel.

Collider - Francis Lawrence discussed the future of *Constantine 2* in an exclusive interview.

Deadline - Francis Lawrence said he feels hopeful about the sequel and has a script ready.

Collider - James Gunn’s departure from DC leadership was discussed in relation to the sequel.

Deadline - James Gunn and Peter Safran have exited DC Studios.

WHAT:

Screen Rant - *Constantine 2* received a positive update amid changes at DC Studios.

Collider - Lawrence confirmed “renewed hope” for the sequel following a change in DC leadership.

Deadline - Lawrence said he has a script ready for *Constantine 2* and wants to speak with the new leadership about moving the project forward.

Deadline - The project is described as having been in the making for 20 years.

WHY:

Screen Rant - The update came amid major changes at DC Studios.

Collider - The leadership shake-up raised questions about the future of the sequel.

Deadline - Lawrence feels more hopeful following Gunn and Safran’s exits from DC Studios.

HOW:

Deadline - Lawrence said the next step he wants is to discuss moving forward with the project with DC Studios’ new leadership.

(UPDATED November 12, 2026 00:02 UTC)

Francis Lawrence says he has a script ready for Keanu Reeves’s Constantine 2, a project in the making for 20 years. He feels renewed hope after James Gunn and Peter Safran exited DC Studios. Lawrence wants to discuss moving the sequel forward with the studio’s new leadership.