When we think of John Boyega, we immediately attach his name to one of the biggest franchises in the world, Star Wars. However, before Boyega became Finn, a galactic hero, the actor played Moses in the 2011 sci-fi horror Attack the Block. While he wasn’t a valiant force-sensitive resistance fighter, Boyega‘s Moses helps defend his neighborhood from an alien threat. “A group of valiant teenagers ventures out to battle a savage alien incursion. With the invasive species jeopardizing their vicinity in Southern London, they fight to succeed in their mission,” reads the official synopsis. In the aftermath of its premiere and despite its short theatrical run, the film’s legacy has grown with a sequel, Attack the Block 2, confirmed and in pre-production.

However, years have passed without Attack the Block 2 making it to screens. Speaking on Happy Sad Confused with Josh Horowitz, Boyega explained why the sequel has been delayed for so long. Attack the Block was directed by Joe Cornish and Boyega reveals that the director and the team are “just cooking it to make it right for everyone.” The Star Wars star explains that this involves developing the effects up to modern standards, which entails more funding. Boyega goes on to note that the film will happen, and he has read the script and was excited about it. His comments read:

“I’ve read it, man. It’s cool, bro. It’s cool. Yeah, I’ve read it. Joe Cornish has done a phenomenal job on his draft. And we’re just cooking it to make it right for everyone. And we obviously need more money for those aliens. We want it to look real good for that 2026 crowd.”

‘Attack the Block 2’ Will Flesh Out Its Remaining Characters

With Cornish in the director’s chair, Attack the Block also featured a cast which included alongside Boyega, Jodie Whittaker, Alex Esmail, and Leeon Jones. In his conversation with Horowitz, Boyega reveals there is an intent to flesh out the remaining characters in the upcoming sequel. “But for us it’s just about developing the story,” he says, “and making sure Moses and the rest of the characters that we have left are fully hashed out before bringing it out and going to shoot. But I’m very passionate and very willing that we will shoot Attack the Block 2. It will happen.” Adding, “You’re going to have to see, but the story is crazy. I’ve got to get in the gym, Jesus.”

The sequel, Attack the Block 2 was originally announced in 2021, which meant a decade had already passed since the release of the original movie. Four years on from that announcement, significant production progress reports or a release date for the film remain lacking. There was some progress in 2023 when Cornish said that the team were “going to take our time to get it exactly right.” Boyega‘s comments at least confirm that the sequel is still happening, and he might have pointed a release window with his comment about bringing effects up to speed for the “2026 crowd.”

Attack the Block 2 does not have a release date yet.

via Collider