All 5 Upcoming Guy Ritchie Films Explained

Acclaimed screenwriter and director Guy Ritchie has several highly anticipated projects in various stages of production. Ever since he directed the billion-dollar box office hit Aladdin in 2019, Ritchie is coming off a hot streak as a filmmaker, who produced five films over a period of about five years. Although four of Ritchie's last five films have received some of the best reviews of his career from critics and audiences alike, his latest film is The Ministry of Unfriendly Warfare has yet to make a strong impression at the box office, grossing less than $22 million after four weeks on a budget of $60 million.

Despite fan support for Ritchie's 2023 films, Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre with Jason Statham and The Bund Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, both films failed to break even at the box office. Ritchie's popular 2019 film The gentleman It did well at the box office, grossing $115 million worldwide against a budget of $22 million anger of man The box office was less impressive, grossing $104 million worldwide against a budget of $40 million. The huge looming shadow of Aladdin's A billion-dollar box office gives that feeling Ritchie is on the verge of another big hitwhich could be one of his five expected projects.

5 In horror

Expected on January 17, 2025

Jake Gyllenhaal and Henry Cavill are teaming up for Ritchie's next film In horror, an action film scheduled for release in January 2025. Eiza González, who was also there Unfriendly warfareShe will also star in the new film. Ironically, Gyllenhaal and Cavill are the individual stars of his two most recent films, both of which were among his most positively reviewed films by fans while also being box office bombs. In horror revolves around two extraction specialists, played by Cavill and Gyllenhaal, who have to plan an escape route for an experienced negotiator, probably González. The film will also star Fisher Stevens (Succession) and Rosamund Pike (Ex girlfriend, Salt burn).

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4 Fountain of youth

In production

Fountain of youth is a Guy Ritchie film currently in production starring Natalie Portman and John Krasinski. The screenplay is by James Vanderbilt, who also wrote David Fincher's screenplay Zodiac (2007) and the script for 2022 Scream. The film is said to be an Apple original and does not have a current release date. Per deadline, Fountain of youth “follows two estranged siblings (Krasinski and Portman) as they plan a global heist to find the mythological Fountain of Youth. They must use their knowledge of history to follow clues to an epic adventure that will change their lives – and possibly lead to immortality.”

3 woman and dog

In development

This will be Ritchie's 18th feature film woman and dog, which is currently in development. While the details of woman and dog are currently under wraps, the film is expected to be released by 2026 given Ritchie's extremely efficient track record. All of this is really known woman and dog As of May 2024 it is will be tied to the same universe as The gentlemen, Ritchie's popular 2019 action crime comedy that became a hit Netflix series starring Theo James, which Ritchie also created. The cast of woman and dog has yet to be established, but more information about the exciting Ritchie project should be released later this year.

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2 Hercules

In development

The announcement that Ritchie had signed on for a live-action Hercules film first came in 2022. Since then, there has been little news about the film's progress. Joe and Anthony Russo of Avengers: Endgame recognition have signed on as producers for the film, while Dave Callaham (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, The consumables) is attached as a screenwriter.

The Hercules The live-action remake has all the behind-the-scenes ingredients to make it a huge success, but has yet to announce any of its cast members. There is no set release date for this Ritchie project and it likely won't be released until 2027since Disney's live-action remakes of Snow White (2025), Moana (2026) and Lilo and Stitch are at the front of the queue.

1 Aladdin 2

In development

As if Ritchie didn't already have enough on his plate, he's still signed on to direct a live-action film Aladdin sequel, although the details of when this film will be released and who will star in it remain a mystery. That's unusual Aladdin's Box office revenue was $1.05 billion and did not lead to an immediate sequel. Considering Ritchie is already juggling live action Hercules At the same time, it's puzzling to speculate how Ritchie can find the time or creativity to maintain five different projects simultaneously, as well as two television series. While more information about Aladdin 2 will definitely come out at some point, Guy Ritchie has established himself as one of, if not the hardest working directors in Hollywood.

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In the Gray (2025)

After a traumatic event, an experienced wilderness guide and a grieving scientist find themselves stranded in the harsh Alaskan wilderness. Together they must navigate the treacherous landscape and overcome their personal traumas to find a way back to civilization and forge an unlikely bond despite overwhelming odds.

Release date

January 17, 2025

Pour

Eiza Gonzalez, Jake Gyllenhaal, Henry Cavill, Rosamund Pike, Fisher Stevens, Emmett J Scanlan, Jason Wong, Christian Ochoa Lavernia