(WSVN) - Fans of the original 1996 “Space Jam” film are going to have to wait a while longer before they can watch the sequel.
“Space Jam 2” is set to be released on July 16, 2021, according to SpringHill Entertainment.
July 16, 2021 🎥🏀🥕 #SaveTheDate pic.twitter.com/qV1Tnxuksd
— SpringHill (@makespringhill) February 22, 2019
The film will star NBA superstar LeBron James, who is also one of the founders of SpringHill Entertainment.
The original live-action starred Michael Jordan back in 1996.
James revealed in an interview last week that “Space Jam 2” starts filming this summer.
“Space Jam 2” starts filming this summer. pic.twitter.com/M2RyKRuqvO
— SLAM (@SLAMonline) February 16, 2019
There’s more than just nostalgia at play here — there’s a lot of money to be made.
“Space Jam” brought in $230 million at the Box Office.
Copyright 2024 Sunbeam Television Corp. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.