As of now, there is no official confirmation or release of a film titled “San Andreas 2: After Shock” starring Dwayne Johnson. While a sequel to the 2015 disaster film “San Andreas” was announced in 2016, it has not progressed beyond the development stage. Reports from 2021 indicate that the project is unlikely to move forward.

Recent rumors and fan-made content have circulated online, suggesting a 2024 release for a sequel. However, these are not based on official announcements or developments. As of now, there is no official information regarding a sequel to “San Andreas.”

The original San Andreas (2015) was a disaster-action film starring Dwayne Johnson as a rescue pilot navigating a catastrophic earthquake along the San Andreas Fault. The movie was a box office success, grossing over $474 million worldwide. Following this success, there were talks of a sequel, tentatively titled San Andreas 2, which was first announced in 2016.

What Happened to San Andreas 2?

Despite early excitement, the sequel never moved past the development phase. Reports suggested that the story would expand beyond California, possibly featuring more global seismic disasters. However, production stalled due to scheduling conflicts, creative delays, and shifting priorities for Dwayne Johnson, who has been involved in numerous other blockbuster projects.

By 2021, insiders reported that San Andreas 2 was unlikely to happen, as Johnson’s production team shifted focus to other projects like Red Notice, Black Adam, and his involvement in the Fast & Furious franchise.

 

Sure! Let’s go deeper into what happened with San Andreas 2 and why it hasn’t been made.

1. The Success of the First Film (2015)

San Andreas was a disaster-action film directed by Brad Peyton and starred Dwayne Johnson as a heroic helicopter rescue pilot. The movie followed a massive earthquake along the San Andreas Fault, causing widespread destruction in California. With impressive CGI effects and high-stakes action, the film was a commercial hit, earning $474 million worldwide on a budget of around $110 million.

Because of this success, Warner Bros. quickly began discussing a sequel.

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2. Early Plans for San Andreas 2

Shortly after the first film’s release, in 2016, Warner Bros. officially announced that a sequel was in development. The plan was to expand the disaster beyond California, possibly focusing on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a major earthquake-prone region that affects countries like Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Dwayne Johnson was set to return, alongside Alexandra Daddario, Carla Gugino, and Paul Giamatti reprising their roles. Neil Widener and Gavin James were hired as screenwriters to develop a new story.

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3. Why the Sequel Got Stuck

Despite early excitement, San Andreas 2 faced several issues that stalled its development:

🔹 Dwayne Johnson’s Busy Schedule

Johnson became one of Hollywood’s busiest actors. Between 2016 and now, he has starred in major franchises like:

• Fast & Furious (Hobbs & Shaw)
• Jumanji (two sequels)
• Red Notice
• Black Adam
• Jungle Cruise
• Moana 2 (upcoming)
• The Smashing Machine (upcoming)

His packed schedule made it difficult to prioritize San Andreas 2.

🔹 Shift in Hollywood Priorities

Disaster movies were very popular in the early 2000s (2012, The Day After Tomorrow, San Andreas), but Hollywood shifted focus to superhero films and franchises. Studios started investing more in comic book movies (Marvel, DC), and the demand for large-scale disaster movies declined.

🔹 Script and Story Challenges

Since the first movie covered a massive earthquake, the sequel needed to be bigger and different to justify its existence. Ideas like focusing on the Pacific Ring of Fire or tsunamis were discussed, but no script was finalized.

🔹 Warner Bros. Changes

Warner Bros. underwent leadership changes, leading to multiple project cancellations and re-evaluations. Several films, including San Andreas 2, were deprioritized.

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4. Current Status (2024)

🚫 As of now, there is no official confirmation that San Andreas 2 is happening.

🔹 In 2021, producer Hiram Garcia (a key member of Dwayne Johnson’s production company, Seven Bucks) confirmed that the sequel was not moving forward. Since then, there have been no updates from Warner Bros. or Johnson’s team.

🔹 The rumored title San Andreas 2: After Shock (2024) is not an official project—it is likely fan speculation or misinformation.

🔹 While Dwayne Johnson remains one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, he has moved on to other projects, making it unlikely that he will return for San Andreas 2 anytime soon.

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5. Will San Andreas 2 Ever Happen?

There is still a small possibility that San Andreas 2 could be revived in the future, especially if: ✅ Disaster movies become popular again.
✅ Warner Bros. and Dwayne Johnson’s team decide to revisit the idea.
✅ A strong script is developed that makes the sequel feel fresh and necessary.

However, as of 2024, there is no official release date or production start for San Andreas 2.