Kingsman: The Blue Blood will continue director Matthew Vaughn's hit spy action franchise, but it seems as if development has stalled on Kingsman 3. Vaughn's grand vision for the Kingsman franchise is far-reaching, with several sequel plans already in place. The next Kingsman movie is confirmed to be Kingsman: The Blue Blood, rather than a followup to the prequel The Kings Man. However, a recent string of financial failures from Vaughn has put the entire project in jeopardy.
Initially set for a 2023 release date, the new Kingsman movie is planned as a definitive conclusion of Harry Hart's (Colin Firth) and Eggsy's (Taron Egerton) tumultuous relationship, although other plot details remain scant. Vaughn has also touted several stars to join in on the espionage action, with Dwayne Johnson and Mark Strong being two names floated as joining the cast of Kingsman: The Blue Blood when the Kingsman 3 release date finally arrives. Despite Vaughn's enthusiasm, 20th Century Studios might have other plans.
Kingsman: The Blue Blood Latest News
20th Century Studios Offers A Grave Update
As the threequel continues to languish in development hell for years, the latest news is a grave update concerning Kingsman 3 from 20th Century Studios. The update comes from 20th Century Studios President Steve Asbell who, while hyping up the company's upcoming slate of franchise sequels, had little to say about the Kingsman franchise. When asked about the planned sequels, Asbell simply said "There's no plans on doing them anytime soon." This comes alongside the announcement of more Alien, Predator, Avatar, and Agatha Christie movies from the studio.
These updates seem to contradict Matthew Vaughn's rosier news from July 2024, but it shouldn't be a huge surprise. The director may have overseen the box office smashing Kingsman and Kingsman 2, but Vaughn's The Kings Man grossed only $125 million (via Box Office Mojo), and 2024's Argylle was a notorious box office bomb. This likely makes 20th Century Studios hesitant to go forward with more Kingsman movies, opting instead for more financially viable risks.
Kingsman: The Blue Blood Was Confirmed
The Fate Of The Franchise Is Uncertain
Kingsman: The Blue Blood has been in the works for many years. Matthew Vaughn has been talking about the movie since May 2017 and has continued discussing it since the release of Kingsman: The Golden Circle the same year. In 2019, Taron Egerton revealed that the script of the next Kingsman movie was complete, and in 2020, Vaughn revealed the full title of Kingsman: The Blue Blood.
However, development has ground to a halt since then, and a string of high-profile flops puts the fate of the franchise in grave jeopardy. Vaughn's enthusiasm for the franchise can't make up for the financial failure of The King's Man, and Vaughn's other flop, Argylle, might be the final nail in the coffin. In October 2024, 20th Century Studios President Steve Asbell mentioned that there were currently no plans to continue the series, despite Vaughn's rosier updates.
Kingsman: The Blue Blood Cast
Eggsy & Harry Might Return
Actor | Kingsman Role |
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Colin Firth | Harry Hart |
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Taron Egerton | Eggsy Unwin |
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Channing Tatum | Tequila |
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Mark Strong | Merlin |
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Based on comments made about Kingsman: The Blue Blood, the cast of the fourth film in the franchise is likely to be stuffed with familiar faces. Colin Firth (Harry Hart) and Taron Egerton (Eggsy Unwin) have anchored the series thus far, and they are absolutely needed for The Blue Blood. Franchise director Matthew Vaughn not been shy about wanting to see Dwayne Johnson take on an unnamed role as The Blue Blood's primary villain, but the wrestler-turned-actor isn't confirmed. There is also a chance that Halle Berry (John Wick: Chapter 3) returns as Ginger, but her involvement isn't guaranteed.
With all that in mind, the most likely cast returns include:
Kingsman: The Blue Blood Story
How Will The Kingsman Trilogy End For Harry & Eggsy?
After setting up the Kingsman organization's origins in The King's Man, Kingsman: The Blue Blood story will return to the present day. Set to directly follow the events of Kingsman: The Golden Circle, the new Kingsman movie will focus on Harry and Eggsy's increasingly paternal bond. While other plot details remain few and far between, Vaughn confirmed Kingsman: The Blue Blood will be the last linear new Kingsman movie, hinting at a climactic and engrossing finale for the franchise's first film series.
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