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Brad Pitt reportedly returning for ‘World War Z’ sequel, with Edward Berger to direct

Variety reports that Paramount's sequel has Berger on board to direct. WION says Pitt will return as Gerry Lane after years of delays.

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Variety reports that Brad Pitt will return to star in Paramount's ‘World War Z’ sequel, with Edward Berger on board to direct. WION says Pitt will reprise his role as Gerry Lane from the 2013 zombie apocalypse film, with the update coming after years of delays.

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Hilal ahmad@Hilalahmad22Brad Pitt is returning for the long-awaited ‘World War Z’ sequel at Paramount, with Edward Berger set to direct. 🧟‍♂️ The original film grossed $540M+ worldwide. The sequel is now in active development. Via/:https://variety.com/2026/film/news/brad-pitt-world-war-z-sequel-paramount-edward-berger-director-1236866991/?utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv421d
WION Showbiz@WIONShowbizBrad Pitt to return as Gerry Lane for World War Z sequel; Edward Berger to direct READ: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/brad-pitt-to-return-as-gerry-lane-for-world-war-z-sequel-edward-berger-to-direct-1789813430345 https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/brad-pitt-to-return-as-gerry-lane-for-world-war-z-sequel-edward-berger-to-direct-178981343034521d
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    Hilal ahmad@Hilalahmad22Brad Pitt is returning for the long-awaited ‘World War Z’ sequel at Paramount, with Edward Berger set to direct. 🧟‍♂️ The original film grossed $540M+ worldwide. The sequel is now in active development. Via/:https://variety.com/2026/film/news/brad-pitt-world-war-z-sequel-paramount-edward-berger-director-1236866991/?utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv421d
    WION Showbiz@WIONShowbizBrad Pitt to return as Gerry Lane for World War Z sequel; Edward Berger to direct READ: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/brad-pitt-to-return-as-gerry-lane-for-world-war-z-sequel-edward-berger-to-direct-1789813430345 https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/brad-pitt-to-return-as-gerry-lane-for-world-war-z-sequel-edward-berger-to-direct-178981343034521d
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