Girls Trip Sequel Progresses with Completed Script

Nine years after the release of Girls Trip, producer Will Packer has shared a significant update regarding a potential sequel. Packer revealed that the creative team is “closer than we’ve ever been” to making Girls Trip 2, now that the script is finalized.

Script Completion and Cast Review

According to Packer, the completed script has been distributed to the film’s cast. He emphasized the importance of taking the necessary “time, care and energy” to ensure the sequel lives up to the original. Packer stated he would rather forgo a sequel than “do it incorrectly.”

Packer Addresses Fan Demand

While a release date remains unconfirmed, Packer assured fans he is “hard at work” on the project, acknowledging it’s the question he receives most frequently. He shared, “I certainly hope so. We are closer than we’ve ever been…We’re getting close. I can’t give a specific date…but I am hard at work on it.”

Packer's Recent Projects and Girls Trip's Legacy

Following the success of Girls Trip, Will Packer has produced numerous projects, including Being Mary Jane, Night School, What Men Want, and the upcoming rom-com You, Me & Tuscany, set to release on April 10th. He also produced the 94th Academy Awards, co-hosted by Girls Trip star Regina Hall.

The Original Cast and Film Details

Girls Trip featured a star-studded cast including Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Tiffany Haddish, Jada Pinkett Smith, Mike Colter, and Larenz Tate. The film follows a group of friends reconnecting at the Essence Music Festival. The soundtrack included music from artists like Maxwell, Ne-Yo, and Aretha Franklin.

Box Office Success and Critical Acclaim

Released in July 2017, Girls Trip grossed $140 million worldwide on a $19 million budget. Domestically, it earned $115 million, becoming the first Black-led and Black-directed/produced/written film to surpass $100 million at the box office.

Awards and Recognition

The film, written by Kenya Barris and Tracy Oliver, received critical acclaim, earning a 91% “Certified Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It won Outstanding Motion Picture at the NAACP Image Awards and multiple awards at the Black Reel Awards, including Outstanding Supporting Actress for Tiffany Haddish.

Previous Announcements

Malcolm D. Lee is set to return as director, and Regina Hall, Tiffany Haddish, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Queen Latifah have all confirmed their participation in the sequel.